Posts Tagged ‘Election 2008’

Election 2008 Impact Part 3

March 10th, 2008
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This General election will see a history of sorts in terms on number of Indians in the parliment. Ironically, MIC which claimed to be champion of the Indian community only contributed 3 out of 14 MPs (21.4%), while in the previous term it contributed 9 out of the 11 (81.8%) Indians. » Read more: Election 2008 Impact Part 3

Election 2008 Impact Part 2

March 10th, 2008
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What happens to MIC now? How can it revamp itself? What is SV’s next step? » Read more: Election 2008 Impact Part 2

Entertainment ban in PAS ruled states

March 10th, 2008
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 PAS must be careful and not treat other states like it does in Kelantan. Perak and Kedah have substantial amount of Chinese and Indians. Plus, PAS will be ruling with support of other parties, and not on its own merit. By making statements without any consultation, it is asking for trouble. » Read more: Entertainment ban in PAS ruled states

Tussle for Perak MB seat

March 10th, 2008
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Hmm..looks like this will be sticky point for the new government. DAP won most seats, but the Perak constitution says:

…that the candidate for Mentri Besar must be a Malay and profess the Muslim religion.

» Read more: Tussle for Perak MB seat

Prof Ramasamy thanks Makkal Sakthi

March 10th, 2008
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“It was makkal sakti (people’s power) that propelled me to victory and I will never forget all of you,” he told them.  

» Read more: Prof Ramasamy thanks Makkal Sakthi