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Hairy problem indeed

March 21st, 2008
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 Barbers in work permit poser
By : Evangeline Majawat and Kristina George
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KUALA LUMPUR: The war between local and Indian barbers took a surprise turn yesterday when authorities denied any knowledge of work permit restrictions on foreigners.  This was revealed by Immigration Department foreign labour division director Abdul Rahman Othman, who said there have been no instructions to stop work permit renewals for Indian barbers. » Read more: Hairy problem indeed

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small houses but big dreams

March 19th, 2008
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One boy does part-time electrical wiring job after school, while another (13-years old) distributes phamplets to earn part – time. They come from low-income families but:

The dreams and determination of these teenagers certainly do not match the size of the house they live in.

This article is really touching. A family (Ramu) earns nearly RM1000 (He earns 500, his mom 300, and welfare department gives 160) yet still living in longhouse. With 5 people in the family, is RM1000 enough? Can these families be considered as poor since their income is above the poverty rate? » Read more: small houses but big dreams

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MIC ask NS to issue scrap metal license

March 17th, 2008
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MIC: Lift freeze on scrap metal licences

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SEREMBAN: Police should lift the freeze on the issuance of licences for scrap metal dealers, said state MIC chairman Datuk T Rajagopalu.

He said many Indians were being deprived of a living simply because the police had stopped issuing the licences since early last year. » Read more: MIC ask NS to issue scrap metal license

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household income increased in 2007

March 13th, 2008
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Hmmm…average increase of 3.2% for Indian community to reach RM3799. Did your household income increase by 3.2% since year 2004 (4 year period from 2004-2007)? That means average of 0.8% per year. If RM2000 in 2004, should be RM2064 by end of last year. I guess my household did increase by more than 3.2%, but still I find the cost of living is squeezing life in urban areas. Maybe the higher income is not in tandem with higher cost of living. » Read more: household income increased in 2007

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RM430 millions for Indians an insult

March 3rd, 2008
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Ok, I’m sure many of us have seen Samy Vellu brandishing giving out large numbers rather excitedly on TV. Let’s summarise them numbers: » Read more: RM430 millions for Indians an insult

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