Posts Tagged ‘discrimination’

Group for Gender Equality against Samy Vellu

February 29th, 2008
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If these people can connect with the local folks – especially the women, Samy will have another problem on his hands. His remarks on women is coming back to haunt him, and other candidates as well. » Read more: Group for Gender Equality against Samy Vellu

MP shed tears after seeing tamil school flooded again

February 28th, 2008
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The issue of SJKT Ladang Bukit Jalil first surfaced in October 2007, while the ex-plantation workers’ problem was published in July 2007. The school become famous when it got flooded THREE times within a month. After protests by the parents, Samy Vellu announced the relocation on October 16. In the mean time temporary measures were promised by Sothinathan. However the new proposed site was found to be surrounded by cemeteries! Learning among the dead made the school very famous, and made some people look very stupid. » Read more: MP shed tears after seeing tamil school flooded again

Interview with Samy Vellu

February 27th, 2008
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SV is asking for 12 more years (until 2020) to ensure MIC’s plans are successful! » Read more: Interview with Samy Vellu

Birth Cert Campaign in Johor Bahru

February 25th, 2008
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This is part of the MIC Youth nationwide tour to help those without birth certificate to apply for one. » Read more: Birth Cert Campaign in Johor Bahru

Makkal Osai permit not renewed

February 23rd, 2008
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Ministry keeps Makkal, Oriental in suspense over permits

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Thursday, 21 February 2008

The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) is concerned that two dailies, Makkal Osai and Oriental Daily, seen to be critical newspapers, have not received their publication permits for 2008 from the Internal Security Ministry. The denial of permit is a source of pressure on the media, seen in the recent departure from their usual critical and fair reporting. » Read more: Makkal Osai permit not renewed