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Ch'ng vs Santiago

The Sun, March 03, 2008 -- So I hope that people, during voting this time around say that there is no point in having the tallest building in the world if Malaysians have problems accessing basic needs like water and healthcare. The other would be education – to ensure that vernacular schools get the same privileges as national schools and the freedom of information act which I think can resolve transparency and corruption issues, and force the government to toe the line. (.......more)

 



 

Why BN and Umno performed miserably

by Dr Mahathir Mohamad, The Sun, May 09 , 2008
Abdullah would not be the prime minister today. So were most of the others for they were made ministers by me. They used to be my strong supporters, kissing my hand and some cried when I stepped down. Now they turned on me and denigrated me in a most unbecoming way. I don’t really care but I think the people regard this behaviour as just bad. (......more)

Everest Hero Will Soon Know Fate On Alleged Fraud And Forgery Cases
By B. Hariharasuthan

May 5 (Bernama) -- "Everest Hero" T. Ravichandran, who was investigated by police over the past year for alleged fraud and forgery, will soon know his fate.
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Malaysian Woman Enterpreneur Held For Fraud, Datuk Sought By Indian Police
By P. Vijian

CHENNAI, May 5 (Bernama) -- A high-flying Malaysian woman entrepreneur who heads a multi-level marketing company here, has been detained by Chennai police for alleged fraud. (.....more)

DCM: Free spectacles not a political move

The Star, May 05, 2008 By Priscilla Dielenberg

PENANG: There is no political agenda behind the state government’s programme to give 223 Tamil school pupils free spectacles worth RM9,000, as this was approved during the previous administration. (.....more)

Leaders Mourn Pandithan's Passing
By V. Sankara

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysians Wednesday expressed sadness over the passing of Indian Progressive Front (IPF) president Tan Sri M. G. Pandithan. (....more)

MIC Tells Khir To Stop Playing Politics

April 29 (Bernama) -- "Why didn't he mention that I was the one who pleaded to him and the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi) to stop the original planned demolition of the said temple. Don't blame others for your own folly and arrogance," Samy Vellu, the former Works Minister, said in a statement here Tuesday. (......more)

Critics unfair, says Ramasamy

The Star, April 27, 2008 -- “I am very upset because that statement (that he had claimed to not represent the Indian community) is malicious, highly defamatory and intended to discredit me,” he said in an interview, adding that since the 1960s, he has been speaking up for the Indian community. (.....more)

Which Indians

The Star, Sunday, April 27 2008, Martin Vengadesan

To non-Indians, there are just Indians. Ask an ‘Indian’ what he is, though, and he would say he’s a Malayalee, or a Telegu, or any one of the other language-specific communities, of which there is a bewilderingly large number. (......more)

Equitable Distribution of Wealth - The Challenge

By Anil Netto

PENANG, Apr 27 (IPS) - With Malaysia's opposition pact in the ascendancy after stunning gains in a general election last month, some are wondering how different their economic policies are likely to be if they do wrest power, as many expect them to do, eventually. (.....more)

Hindraf bailer stopped from leaving the country

Saturday, April 26, 2008

K.P.Samy, Klang businessman who bailed 139 Hindraf supporters charged by Malaysian authorities for participating in an Indian uprising against being marginalized, was stopped today at KLIA international airport from leaving the country to Chennai, India. Apparently, no reason was given for the refusal. (.....more)

Suhakam’s probe “UNTRUE”

By G Kanchana
Friday, April 25, 2008

The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) as a supposed independent vanguard of human rights in Malaysia should be the first to come into the defense of victims of abuse, in this case P.Uthayakumar, or at least take the initiative to ensure the truth is unveiled through an appropriate and accurate probe that includes both sides being heard. After all wasn’t Uthayakumar the very person in the centre of the issue? Wasn’t it he who made the complaints? (.....more)

Indian Uprising

catch Indian Uprising, this Wednesday the 23rd of April at 8:30pm on SBS TV.

Now that the famously recalcitrant Dr Mahatir is no longer leader of Malaysia, we have heard precious little from our regional neighbour. So you'd probably be surprised to learn, that the place is politically bubbling. (....more)

Makkal Osai back on the stands on Saturday

The Star -- Periasamy said Makkal Osai would continue to be a paper that looked after the interest of the Indian community. "We will continue to be vocal, and continue to plan an important role in the development of racial harmony in the country," he said. (....more)

COFFIN MAN’S LAST POW-WOW

The Malay Mail, Baradan Kuppusamy , April 22, 2008 -- His voice barely a whisper and with a tube running into his lungs from his throat to pump out the phlegm, Pandithan indicated by hand gestures and a few words that he wanted his wife Puan Sri Jayashri, a total stranger to politics, to be made acting president and after his death, president. (....more)

All BN Leaders Should Take Blame For Poor Performance

April 20 (Bernama) -- "I begged him (Khir) not to demolish the temple but he refused citing a court order. I told him that if the temple was to be demolished, it would mean demolishing the Barisan Nasional," he said. (...more)

Shame on you! Indian MP’s

Saturday, April 19, 2008

“Indian-Malaysian are marginalized, oppressed and remain the underclass for the last fifty years”. That’s the cry of Malaysian opposition parties. But 29 members of parliament elected recently in the political earthquake general elections failed to submit a single parliamentary question for the coming Parliament session to start on April 28th., according to a blog.

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Worse still four of them are Indian MP’s who were very vocal outside and during the campaign. (....more)

‘Silent’ MPs give excuses -- The Star Sunday, April 20, 2008

Wife: Let ISA man visit child

The Star, April 17, 2008 -- ISA detainee and Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) coordinator K. Vasantha Kumar’s wife K. Vickneswary wants the authorities to allow her husband to visit their ailing daughter. (....more)

Publishing License denied for Makkal Osai
Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Malaysian authorities today denied renewal of publishing license for a popular Tamil daily, Makkal Osai, which has been providing wide coverage for the opposition party People Alliance (Pakatan Rakyat) and its advisor Anwar Ibrahim. According to sources, no reason was given for the refusal.

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The daily’s license expired on 15th. October, last year but was allowed to continue publishing with an understanding expecting it toe the line. This is not the first time for Makkal Osai, owned by S. Subramaniam, former Malaysian Indian Congress deputy President, getting into trouble. The daily has previously been suspended and often critical of MIC President Samy Vellu. (......more)

MIC Urges Government To Lift Ban On Indian Priests

April 12 (Bernama) -- "I am appealing to the government to take into consideration the sensitivity involved as the priests are needed urgently to conduct daily prayers," he said.

Samy Vellu cautioned that if the matter was left unresolved, it could spark "major dissatisfaction among the Hindu and Sikh communities". (......more)

Samy Vellu leaves his fate to branch chairmen

By : Suganthi Suparmaniam, NST, April 11, 2008 --
"Whether or not I remain as the president is not for me to decide.
"Let the branch leaders decide because they are the voters," he said yesterday.
"If they say 'No' and I have to leave, I'll say okay, bye-bye. That afternoon itself, I will pack up and go away. (.....more)

A political mystery is finally solved

The Star, Friday, April 11 2008

By: DR MAHATHIR BIN MOHAMAD

I WOULD like to thank Karpal Singh for solving a mystery which had bothered me over the last five years i.e. ever since I stepped down as Prime Minister. (......more)

Param replies to Dr M’s letter

The Sun, April 11 2008 --THE letter of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (Speak up, April 8) and in particular the allegations he levelled at me should not go without a res-ponse. (...more)

Labour Contracting Causing Estate Workers To Be Exploited

April 9 (Bernama) -- The "labour contracting" system practised in the plantation sector is causing estate workers to be exploited, said Human Resource Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam. (....more)

 

Sivanesan's heavy burden

By : P. Chandra Sagaran, NST, April 03, 2008 --

IPOH: A. Sivanesan has the unenviable task of being the sole Indian member of the Perak state executive council.
He carries the entire burden of looking after the interests of the community at a time when there is a perception of unhappiness over "under-representation" of Indians. (.....more)

Pick candidates with great care

The Star, April 02, 2008
Buntong assemblyman A. Sivasubramaniam's ‘mutiny’ shows up the fragility of the Perak coalition, writes BARADAN KUPPUSAMY (...more)

Minister's Detention Order On Five ISA Detainees Was Mala Fide, Says Karpal

April 2 (Bernama) -- The internal security minister's detention order on five Internal Security Act (ISA) detainees was mala fide, thereby abusing his power, lead counsel Karpal Singh told the Federal Court Wednesday. (....more)

Asia Votes for Change

By RUCHIR SHARMA
March 31, 2008 The Wall Street Journal

For a region that isn't exactly a hotbed of democracy, it's rather remarkable that these days from Kuala Lumpur to Taipei the cocktail conversation seems to revolve only around political change. Prodded by a growing realization that the world is passing them by, voters in many of East Asia's laggard economies are either throwing out the incumbents or engaging in protest votes against their governments. (.......more)

Malaysian ruling party dissidents launch attack on weakened prime minister

The Associated Press
Published: April 1, 2008


Former Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad urged his supporters Tuesday to openly rebel against the prime minister after massive losses in general elections plunged the ruling party into its worst crisis. (.........more)

Don’t use Hindraf 5 for your own interest, Samy told

The Star, April 01, 2008 --

“Don’t use the issue for publicity simply because of wanting to get support during the coming MIC general assembly.

“Prevention is better than cure and in this instance the Government acted in the best interest to safeguard national security,” he told reporters after opening the Malacca Biodiversity Expedition in Ayer Keroh yesterday. (.....more)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

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Najib wants Samy to explain outburst

Fri: April 19, 2008 NST -- “I do not know. I will have to ask him what he meant by that. In terms of government policy, it is a fact that we have been giving fair and equal consideration to all races in the country. (......more)

Malaysian holiday turns into nightmare for three Indians

18 Apr, 2008, The Economic Times --

They were nabbed for reasons not explained by authorities and on release, found their belongings and money missing. (...more)

Makkal Osai Wants Explanation On Non-extension Of Publishing Permit April 17 (Bernama)

Hindu temple demolition destroyed BN's Indian support: Samy

By : Rina De Silva , NST
Thursday, April 17, 2008 -- The demolition of Hindu temples was the ‘atomic bomb’ that destroyed Indian support for Barisan Nasional in the March 8 general election, MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said today. The BN paid the price for the rash actions of some leading to the Indian vote going largely to the opposition, he added. (.....more)

Makkal Osai loses licence The Star

Under threat? What threat? The Star, April 17, 2008

The giant-killer

by MARTIN VENGADESAN
The Star Tuesday March 18, 2008

THE news, when it was first announced, was almost unbelievable: Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu, an undefeated titan of the Malaysian political scene for more than three decades, had lost his parliamentary seat in Sungai Siput, Perak. (.....more)

Hedging against a bigger tsunami

Wong Chin Huat, The Sun (March 18, 2008)

Merely 56,822 votes - that's how close Barisan Nasional (BN) came to losing its federal power in the wake of March 8's electoral tsunami. BN led DAP with 51 votes in Sarikei (Sarawak), its weakest link. In its 30th weakest seat, Stampin (also Sarawak), BN’s winning margin was only 3,070 votes. (......more)

Anwar Ibrahim - Man of the Match By Baradan Kuppusamy

Samy, Subra And Kayveas Agree To Bury Hatchet

March 12 (Bernama) -- MIC President Datuk Seri S.Samy Vellu and his former deputy Datuk S. Subramaniam have agreed to bury the hatchet and "let bygones be bygones" for the sake of Indians' solidarity in the wake of the party's dismal showing in last Saturday's general election. (........more)

Malaysian voters open the door for Anwar Ibrahim

Michael Backman, March 12, 2008, The Age

Zainuddin Maidin, the information minister, lost his seat. A measure of how complacent the Government had become was its appointment of the inept Zainuddin to the role in the first place. His appalling performance on Al Jazeera television late last year was a very public international humiliation for all Malaysians. Voters did what Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi did not have the guts to do: they removed him from office. (....more)

 

 

Uthaya deprived of medicine and proper food, says fiancee

The Star, April 09 2008 --

Wani Muthiyah, The Star
Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) lawyer and ISA detainee P. Uthayakumar did not get proper diabetes medication and food and, as a result, his health began to deteriorate. (...more)

Two-Party System Taking Shape

by Baradan Kuppusamy

Apr 8 (IPS) - Following its big gains in the Mar. 8 polls, Malaysia's once disparate opposition, led by the charismatic former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim, has forged a formal coalition capable of taking on the ruling 14-party National Front (NF) coalition. (....more)

Dr Mahathir: I was rendered speechless

The Sun, April 08 2008 -- "I was shocked at his loud accusation against me. No civil servant, however senior, had spoken to me like that. I was rendered speechless." (......more)

Being a hooker is summing I love

By Sara Nuwar & Rachel Spencer
News of the World, April 07 2008
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MATHS genius turned hooker Sufiah Yusof reveals how she drives men wild... by reciting EQUATIONS to her clients as they have sex.
And the Asian beauty defiantly claims that selling her body for up to £1,000 a time provides her with a far more glamorous life than she ever dreamt of when she went to Oxford University aged just 13. (....more)

Malaysia's premier attacks predecessor Mahathir over calls to resign

The Associated Press, April 6, 2008
Abdullah on Sunday accused Mahathir of hypocrisy, saying the former premier, too, had upset the public by imprisoning anti-government critics without trial and curtailing press freedom during his rule. (.....more)

Santiago: Levy not a good idea

By CHRISTINA TAN , The Star, April 6 2008

Instead of imposing a levy on employers of foreign workers, Selangor can introduce a minimum wage as a way to reduce the use of foreign workers and encourage employers to hire locals. (.....more)

Fighting for fair play

R. Nadeswaran and Terence Fernandez, The Sun, Saturday, April 05 2008 -- It dates back to 1977. We were involved in the Social Service Corps TLS (Tamil Language Society) where you have to stay in estates during the (university) term holidays. We kept going back, setting up kindergartens, tuition centres. Then in 1986, we had a full timer and then we saw that the problem of education is that we cannot educate people out of poverty, housing conditions, lighting, lousy estate schools and pay. Just saying "education, education, education" is not enough (....more)

Samy Vellu Will Seek Re-election For His Last Term

April 4 (Bernama) -- "I will definitely contest for the president's post. I've already said I will retire after 2012. "But I will not contest anymore in the general election. It's enough," the veteran MIC leader told reporters after presenting UPSR (Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah) revision books to Tamil school pupils. (.....more)

Rajini takes on Tamil 'cause', to fast for water

Fri, Apr 04, 2008 CNN-IBN -- “The Cauvery dispute has taken too much trouble for the people and has to be resolved. I ask what his happening in the country. People should not resort to violence. I urge Yedurappa and all other leaders in Karnataka not to use Cauvery issue for the election game,” Rajinikanth said. (.....more)

Detention Orders By Minister Made After Thorough Investigation

April 3 (Bernama) -- The internal security minister issued a two-year detention order on five Internal Security Act (ISA) detainees after the police thoroughly investigated their activities, which could threaten public order, the Federal Court heard Thursday. (.......more)

 

Racism and religious extremism starts at the grassroots -- by ‘Voice of Hindraf’

PKR, DAP, PAS – Walk the Talk -- By ‘Voice of Hindraf ’

Abdullah's second-chance reform drive By Anil Netto
Asia Times Online, April 26 2008

The Mahathir years

The Star, April 20 2008 -- THE 1960s, although a tumultuous decade for many other reasons, was relatively quiet in terms of intervention by the Malay Rulers in matters of administration and politics. (....more)

Corruption And Reform

By Md. Asham Ahmad
April 17 (Bernama) -- You must have heard the well-known maxim, “power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”. It literally means that anybody who is in a position of power will inevitably become corrupt. (....more)

Malaysia’s Besieged PM May Concede Power

Jed Yoong
14 April 2008 Asia Sentinel

It looks increasingly like Adbdullah Badawi will call it quits later this year or early next (....more)

HINDRAF 5 ARE NOT “A NATIONAL THREAT”

by Santha -- So what is their crime? (...more)

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Under Fire

Jed Yoong
07 April 2008, Asia Sentinel
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi lashes back at his critics, who grow in number. Almost a month after Malaysia’s national election, the political battleground is getting bloodier inside the Barisan Nasional, the national governing coalition, particularly inside the United Malays National Organisation, the leading ethnic party in the coalition. (..more)

Refusal To Hand Over Memo Reeks Of Political Motivation, Says Syed Hamid

April 7 (Bernama) "(As) I am (busy) running here and there, why couldn't they (Hindraf) hand over the memorandum to my officers? (....more)

Knives out for Malaysia's Abdullah By Anil Netto , Mar 29, 2008 Asia Times Online

Indian Malaysian Community and the New Politics M. Nadarajah

Dr P. Ramasamy -- from critic to Penang No. 2 By Baradan Kuppusamy, The Star

Anwar’s star rises after Malaysia election By John Burton , March 19 2008 Financial Times

 

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Political shift in the industrial heart By Anil Netto, Asia Times Online, March 10, 2008

Voters played the race card Monday, March 10, 2008 Today Online

Facts, figures and ‘fatalities’ The Star, March 10, 2008

Samy to stay on as MIC chief The Star, March 10, 2008

A new democratic era in Malaysia By Ioannis Gatsiounis
Asia Times Online, March 10, 2008

Ethnic Tensions in Malaysian Election

By VIJAY JOSHI, March 07, 2008

RINCHING, Malaysia (AP) — With a small knife, plantation worker Ramalingam Tirumalai makes raw incisions on the rubber trees every morning to harvest the oozing gooey latex. (.....more)

MIC in shambles with no leader in the wings The Star, 08/03/08

DrM speaks up on Rulers and politicians

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, The Sun
(March 27, 2008): A Concerned Malaysian has expressed his worry over the role being played by Sultans in the appointment of the Mentri Besar.(......more)

Nasi kandar sellers hit by boycott

Wednesday March 19, 2008, The Star -- Nasi kandar operators are appealing to Penangites not to boycott their outlets, as they had nothing to do with last Friday's street protest at Komtar. (....more)

Jackie Chan To Release Kamal Haasan´s ´Dasavatharam´ (Himesh) Audio!

Planet Bolliwood, March 18, 2008

The most awaited movie of the year 2008, Dasavatharam's audio is to be released by non other than Jackie Chan on April 2. Audiences are keen to see their favorite actor Kamal Haasan in 10 'avatars' (incarnations). (.....more)

Ethnic unity ushers in a new phase in Malaysia

Michael Leigh
March 11, 2008, The Age
MALAYSIANS have voted for a sea change, shocking the leadership of a coalition that has governed Malaysia for more than half a century and, in doing so, removed the basis for the historical success of the ruling National Front Coalition. (.......more)

End For Samy Vellu's Legacy After Historic Loss At Sg Siput

By S. Retna, March 9 (Bernama) -- March 8 was his birthday but what he did not bargain for was the unexpected birthday gift from "his" voters in Sungai Siput which had been his bastion since 1974. (.......more)

 

 
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