Posts Tagged ‘Hindraf’

Deaf goverment and limp members

March 30th, 2008
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We can expect the support from the Indian community for the government to continue sliding downwards if the hearing problem is not rectified. As Lim Kit Siang challenged, would the Gerakan, MCA and MIC ministers and MPs talk “behind doors” or openly to demand for release of the 5 people? Or would they continue with their old style? » Read more: Deaf goverment and limp members

Syed Hamid condemns Gerakan

March 30th, 2008
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I realised that in his response to calls from various quarters to free the HINDRAF ISA detainees, Syed Hamid said:

We cannot simply react to political parties‘ call, we have to react towards what is public safety and peace and will make due considerations if there is no threat to national security

The last I counted the list of supporters included 2 political parties, one foreign NGO, and one business association: » Read more: Syed Hamid condemns Gerakan

HINDRAF 5 detention to be reviewed

March 28th, 2008
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 “will be reviewed” is the response from the new Home Minister when asked about releasing the 5 HINDRAF ISA detainees. Not sure when that will be said the minister. Actually, all it needs is just signature from PM. No need to waste time for reviews and hearings. Anyway, this is a  welcomed beginning for the community. The indian community hopes and prays for a speedy return of the five people. » Read more: HINDRAF 5 detention to be reviewed

Wan Azizah and Anwar on Hindraf and ISA

March 27th, 2008
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This are excerpts from the MK interview (full article here) with Wan Azizah:

 You have listed five issues as your agenda, would you like to elaborate?

… Also, there is the issue of the ISA (Internal Security Act) detainees. We have human rights but the record is not that great comparatively. ISA has always been used against political dissidents, (Hindraf legal adviser and newly-elected Kota Alam Shah state assemblyperson) M Manoharan especially has to be freed unless you charge him in open court. What crime has he done? I also feel that the environment itself is a very big issue, we have laws but the enforcement is something else. » Read more: Wan Azizah and Anwar on Hindraf and ISA

Waytha chooses Gandhi over Che Guevara

March 27th, 2008
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 Will the Malaysian Indians ever take up arms? “I cannot say. They won’t at least for the next 30 years. Beyond that I don’t know. If the next generation takes up arms, I can’t blame it. The Malaysian government is shutting all doors,” he said.

I think if the current changes continue, a change of government is most likely in 2013. With more voter awareness and the realization that all Malaysian are equal, hopefully things will turn better. » Read more: Waytha chooses Gandhi over Che Guevara