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NEWS:Parthiban isn’t picky – just busy with work and family commitments

April 22nd, 2007
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Meet the latest eligible bachelor under the limelight – would-be MP and graduate. A person who cares for his family, supported his siblings and now they are better off.
Parthiban isn’t picky – just busy with work and family commitments
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/4/21/nation/17509033&sec=nation
KUALA SELANGOR: When will Barisan Nasional’s K. Parthiban get hitched?
Parthiban, 38, the coalition’s candidate in the Ijok by-election, laughed when asked about this.
“I haven’t found my match yet. Can you help me? If there is someone special, I will get married but I don’t have a girlfriend yet,” he said.
Parthiban, who is Tanjung Karang MIC secretary, said he “forgot” about looking for his Miss Right due to work commitment and family obligations – he became the breadwinner after his parents died.
Mingling with the locals: Parthiban (centre) talking with Kg Ijok resident Atom Arfis, 19, as he stops by a fruit stall during his visit to a night market in Ijok yesterday. “It’s not that I’m choosy but I just don’t have the time,” he said.
Parthiban said life was difficult when his father, an estate worker, died when he was in Form Six. His mother died seven years later.
“It was only after I completed my studies at the Seri Kota Teachers College in 1994 and accepted an offer to teach at the Ghandiji Tamil Primary School in Tanjung Karang that life became slightly better for me and my four siblings.
“Life was not easy though because, at times, we still had to go on empty stomachs. I gave tuition classes to earn extra income,” he said.
His sacrifices have been worthwhile.
One sister is now an accountant while two other sisters are pursuing medical studies. The youngest, a brother, is a contractor.
Parthiban will face Parti Keadilan Rakyat’s Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim, 61, in a straight fight in the by-election, which is being held following the death of Barisan’s Datuk K. Sivalingam, 59, on April 4. Polling is on April 28. – Bernama

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‘Carnival ‘time with ‘MGR’ and ‘company – Ijok entertained

April 22nd, 2007
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“When MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu and Parthiban arrived at the show, the song Neenga Nall Irukanum, Naadu Munnayrum (You must be in good health and the country will prosper) was played and the people gave a thunderous applause.”
Super! Superstar pun kalah….
‘Carnival ‘time with ‘MGR’ and ‘company
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/4/21/nation/17509493&sec=nation
IJOK: Entertainment figures have descended here to lend a carnival-like atmosphere in the campaign of the Ijok by-election.
Superstar Mawi made an appearance to the delight of the folks here a few days ago but it was the unexpected “re-appearance” of the legendary Maradur Gopalamenon Ramachandran (MGR) on Thursday night which was talked about.
The real MGR may have died 20 years ago but thanks to local impersonator M.G. Lakshmanan, the former chief minister
who became famous as a movie star, the actor was brought back to life to campaign for Barisan Nasional’s candidate K. Parthiban.
Evening of stars: (From left) Raja Raja Cholan, Samy, M.S. Britto and local MGR impersonator M.G. Lakshmanan belting out a number in Ijok on Thursday night. The “new” MGR went by the name of “Malaysia MGR.”
More than 500 people attended the cultural show organised by the Malaysian Indian Artistes Association at the SK (T) Batang Berjuntai field.
Judging from the response of the crowd, they were thrilled.
When MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu and Parthiban arrived at the show, the song Neenga Nall Irukanum, Naadu Munnayrum (You must be in good health and the country will prosper) was played and the people gave a thunderous applause.
Other artistes who performed were local well-known singers Raja Raja Cholan, M.S. Britto, Pa Maheswaran and Jayashree.
Samy Vellu himself belted out two oldies – Aacham Enpathu Madamaiyada (It is stupid to fear challenge) and Aganthamam Un Malaiyum, a love song – getting tremendous applause from his audience.
In his speech, he said Parthiban had good education and was of impeccable character.
A few days ago, the Mawi concert in Bukit Badong drew some 3,000 people.
An Umno state youth leader said: “We just want the folks to lighten up. Mawi is a good choice because he is huge.
“Of course, we don’t expect voters to choose us just because we brought Mawi here but it sure brings in the crowd.”

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Tenders for projects given out some time back, says Samy

April 22nd, 2007
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1. who can check the tender details? is it not classified as govt secrets?
2. there are many roads with potholes. Is it very good that it is started with Ijok. Wonder which YB is next to kick the bucket. Then we can get better roads. Anniyan…where are you? 🙂

Tenders for projects given out some time back, says Samy
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/4/21/nation/17509509&sec=nation
IJOK: The development undertaken here is not new, having being planned under the Ninth Malaysia Plan, said MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu.
The tenders for the projects were given out some time back and were not new as claimed by the opposition, he said.
Speaking to newsmen after visiting several Indian and Chinese villages here yesterday, Samy Vellu said that if no development was carried out, the opposition would then claim that the Barisan Nasional government had not done anything.
He said that all the people, including those from the opposition, would benefit from the development projects carried out here.
“The resurfacing of the road until the Batang Berjuntai town is a federal project and is being implemented now. If it is not done, then there would be many potholes,” he said.
Samy Vellu said that if Parti Keadilan Rakyat was not impressed with the development, then it should use alternative roads.
To a question, he said Barisan was the only coalition which could take care of the Ijok people’s interests.
Samy Vellu said the people’s response to Barisan’s campaign had been positive, adding that the indications were good.
“I’ve already visited the Malay, Chinese and Indian areas and the people all pledged to support Barisan,” he said.
To allegations that government machinery was being used for campaigning, he said it was not true.

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Samy fires back.

April 22nd, 2007
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“In Batang Berjuntai, MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said the practice of pouring development projects in a by-election was not new as it was well practised by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim when he was deputy prime minister.
“He is a good teacher and I learnt well from him,” he said in reference to claims that projects to upgrade roads in the Ijok constituency were only coming into the area due to the by-election.”
Samy fires salvo: Anwar gets a dose of his own medicine.
BN will win as machinery working well, says Najib
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Saturday/National/20070421084510/Article/index_html
KUANTAN: It is going to be a tough by-election with aggressive opposition campaigning but the Barisan Nasional is prepared to face the challenge in Ijok.
BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the coalition machinery had gone through similar election battles and knew how to handle them.
“We have experienced this before. Our people are tough but at the same time we respect the law,” he said when asked to comment on the tense situation in Ijok on nomination day on Thursday.
Speaking after launching the Malaysian Unit Trust Week 2007 here yesterday, Najib said he was satisfied with the preparations made by the BN machinery and urged party workers to continue their excellent work.
“I was there until midnight (Thursday) and could see that our machinery is working well.” The April 28 by-election for the Ijok seat will see a straight fight between BN’s K. Parthiban and PKR treasurer Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim.
In Batang Berjuntai, MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said the practice of pouring development projects in a by-election was not new as it was well practised by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim when he was deputy prime minister.
“He is a good teacher and I learnt well from him,” he said in reference to claims that projects to upgrade roads in the Ijok constituency were only coming into the area due to the by-election.
Anwar is now PKR advisor and has been campaigning intensively in Ijok.
Samy Vellu explained that all the projects were approved at least six months ago and were part of the Ninth Malaysia Plan.
On complaints that Parthiban had not been seen campaigning in Indian and Chinese areas, he said the BN candidate was busy covering the Malay areas.
“Once he is done with the ground work in the Malay areas, he will move on to the Indian and Chinese areas.”

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Young Indian women ‘politically ignorant’

April 19th, 2007
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Young Indian women ‘politically ignorant’

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Compiled by PAUL CHOO, TAN SIN CHOW AND A. RAMAN

INDIAN women are still in the dark about the political situation in the country, Puteri MIC chief Usha Nandhini was reported saying in Tamil Nesan. 

She said Indian women aged between 18 and 35 did not seem to be interested in politics. 

Speaking at the Negri Sembilan Puteri MIC meeting last week, she said Puteri MIC had grown from a small outfit into one with 10,000 members within three years. 

She said Puteri MIC was now functioning in all the constituencies, with emphasis in ensuring that the culture and traditions of the community were not forgotten. 

Earlier, Negri state MIC chairman Datuk T. Rajagopalu said young Indian women had benefited greatly by joining Puteri MIC. 

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