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Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email Gerakan was quite since December 13 2007 until today. No, all of a sudden, they say:
Gerakan has always advocated for the abolishment of the ISA.
Posts Tagged ‘Penang’
Release ISA detainees says Gerakan
March 19th, 2008 | Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email
Kayveas supports 2 indian ministers
March 19th, 2008 | Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email Earlier, PM said that it is not possible yet to have 2 indian ministers, when he announced the cabinet line-up. But Kayveas comes out in support of 2 Indian minister idea, saying that BN could have gained back some support from the community. I doubt it. The community will not be taken by free gifts and promises any more. They want to see results, not just appointments to important posts and creation of more committees and groups. » Read more: Kayveas supports 2 indian ministers
nasi kandar suffers as ISA threat looms in Penang
March 19th, 2008 | Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email The Penang police took the unusual step of issuing warning that ISA may be used against those who are involved in rally tomorrow. It is widely known that there will be a rally tomorrow during the celebration of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. This rally will be hijacked to protest against the new government. No prizes for guessing who’s behind it. The impact of such rally can be felt by one of Penang’s icons – the Nasi Kandar. The Indian Muslim restaurants claim that people are boycotting their places, since some of those who rallied last week looked like Indian Muslims, instead of Malays. » Read more: nasi kandar suffers as ISA threat looms in Penang
Penang Hindu Endowments Board should be apolitical
March 19th, 2008 | Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email The previous state government dished out the positions to politicians. The current government should not repeat the same mistake. They must set up a committee to short list and select suitable candidates to be in the board. There should be competent people well versed in religion and community issues. Politicians who lead will be seen as making skewed decisions or under influence of their political parties. I don’t think the assemblymen should be in the board.
» Read more: Penang Hindu Endowments Board should be apolitical
Manoharan not named as EXCO while Deputy MB temporarily vacant
March 15th, 2008 | Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email While Penang, Kedah and Perak have more or less settled their government set-up, Selangor is still having minor problems. » Read more: Manoharan not named as EXCO while Deputy MB temporarily vacant
