Posts Tagged ‘Election 2008’

Happy Voting

March 7th, 2008
|  Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email


After a long campaign period of 13 days, things come to an end tonight, and tomorrow, many of us will walk the talk and do our duty. I’ll be voting first, then followed by Then, since we are due to cast vote in two different parliment seats. » Read more: Happy Voting

Makkal Osai burnt

March 7th, 2008
|  Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email


Makkal Osai ‘snapped up’ in Sg Siput

http://malaysiakini.com/news/79336
RK Anand | Mar 7, 08 3:53pm

Hundreds of copies of Makkal Osai newspapers in Sungai Siput were snapped up by members of the MIC brigade this morning, according to the daily’s general manager S Periasamy. The daily had front-paged an interview published by Malaysiakini with former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad, in which the latter made scathing criticisms against MIC president S Samy Vellu. » Read more: Makkal Osai burnt

PM cautions indian and chinese voters

March 7th, 2008
|  Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email


If I’m not mistaken, the ruling party can nominate anyone to be a senator for example, give the person a ministerial position and put the in the cabinet. Our ex education minister was one such case. Our second finance minister’s also one. Thus, if MCA, Gerakan, MIC all lose, then those ministerial positions can be given to appointed representatives, unless UMNO want to use this as an excuse to grab all the posts. » Read more: PM cautions indian and chinese voters

PM gives new pledge to Indians

March 7th, 2008
|  Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email


Surprising that the pledge appeared on Tamil papers only. It covered temples, tamil schools, civil service jobs, help for low income groups, business opportunities, and education. Rather than issuing broad pledges, why not talk about something concrete. At least it can be used as KPI or report card. I love to see the pledge to include “convert 20 schools per year into fully-aided status”, establish special investment fund of RM1billion for the poor, provide housing discount for those earning below RM2k, create special committee for temple management, etc. » Read more: PM gives new pledge to Indians

Tony Fernandes advice to Indians

March 7th, 2008
|  Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email


Tony gave some advice to the Indian community:

He said it was easy for people to criticise the Government and say they were not given equal opportunities. “Let me tell you that I am living proof of someone who had no political backing. Through sheer hard work and determination, which every one of us is capable of, we can succeed. – The Star » Read more: Tony Fernandes advice to Indians