Posts Tagged ‘Protest’

Interview with Dr S.Subramaniam Part 2

March 23rd, 2008
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Dr S.Subra highlights few important points-

1. No one inside MIC is asking Samy Vellu to resign.

As far as MIC, the people who elected him are concerned, Datuk Seri Samy Vellu still has tremendous support within the party, within the branches, within the members » Read more: Interview with Dr S.Subramaniam Part 2

Interview with Dr S.Subramaniam Part 1

March 23rd, 2008
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Interesting to note that the minister is talking about reaching out to the younger generation. While using technology like websites, SM, blogs etc is much needed, the minister must also ensure that its not mere propaganda or vague statements that are sold to the younger generation. People want to see implementation, facts and figures. In the information age, MIC cannot remain relevant if it goes around publishing advertisements full of mistakes and incomplete figures. » Read more: Interview with Dr S.Subramaniam Part 1

Makkal Sakthi a slogan or a force

March 21st, 2008
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The SMS calling for a boycott of nasi kandar ended with the Hindraf slogan Makkal Sakthi (People’s Power)

This brings to one to question is Makkal Sakthi a slogan / rallying cry, or actually a force that rises due to unity of the community? Or both? » Read more: Makkal Sakthi a slogan or a force

nasi kandar suffers as ISA threat looms in Penang

March 19th, 2008
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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

Hindraf lookalikes

March 14th, 2008
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Is it any surprise that protests are starting to appear in Penang and Selangor? Probably the parties involved want to emulate the success of earlier rallies and become another HINDRAF. Well, copying is the best of compliment I guess. » Read more: Hindraf lookalikes