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Komala still harbours hopes

February 12th, 2008
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Speculation Wanita MIC chief will be dropped

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PETALING JAYA: Rumours are flying in MIC political circles that Wanita MIC chief Datin Paduka P. Komala Devi will be dropped from contesting in the coming general election. But the Kapar MP, who is also Education Ministry parliamentary secretary, is unfazed by the rumours, saying that this was the work of mischievous people. She said she had served the people well and had a good track record to show.

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Hindraf ISA detainees as DAP candidates?

February 12th, 2008
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 Hindraf’s Uthaya not taking on Samy

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By K. SUTHAKAR

PENANG: Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) legal adviser P. Uthayakumar has declined to contest against MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu for the Sungai Siput parliamentary constituency.

Hindraf co-ordinator R.S. Thanenthiran said Uthayakumar preferred to remain apolitical so that he could serve the Indian community more effectively. » Read more: Hindraf ISA detainees as DAP candidates?

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subra to make a comeback?

February 11th, 2008
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I have seen Subra a few times so far. The first time was at university, and his perfume had a strong alcohol smell. The second time was in Segamat, at a restaurant. He was with some people having lunch. I can’t recall the third time I’ve seen him, i think it was at some temple or religious function.

Personally, as the call is being made to drop veterans from MIC, I think he should not contest in coming elections. It will be hard for SV to drop veterans and then take in Subra.

Subra tight-lipped about comeback

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KUALA LUMPUR: Former MIC deputy president Datuk S. Subramaniam’s supporters are on the offensive for their leader’s political comeback. A source from Subramaniam’s inner circle claimed that their leader had met Barisan Nasional’s top leadership on the possibility of contesting a seat. He also claimed the matter had been relayed to MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu but there had been no development on the matter. » Read more: subra to make a comeback?

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Another father and son team

February 10th, 2008
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another father-son team?  We have Lim Kit Siang and his son already.

Gobind: It’s time for me to contest

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JOHOR BARU: DAP national legal bureau secretary Gobind Singh Deo is undecided on whether to contest a state or parliamentary seat in Johor. But the son of DAP chairman Karpal Singh is certain about one thing – that it is time for him to contest on the party’s ticket.
Given a choice, Gobind Singh, 34, said that he preferred to vie for a parliamentary seat. “But if the (DAP) leadership wants me to stand for a state seat, I will,” he said.

He said his interest in contesting was not due to pressure or coaxing from his famous father, adding that it was his own decision.

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Promises

February 4th, 2008
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MIC delegates were subtly threatened and then cajoled to support BN. However, clips from TV3 and Bernama (Astro Vanavil) news showed a slightly lacklustre applause from the crowd whenever Najib mentioned anything worth clapping. The biggest sound was reserved until he said the government apologises for Padang Temple demolition. » Read more: Promises

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