Malaysia's Election May Be Done Deal

Monday, Feb. 18, 2008 By Baradan Kuppusamy -- The Chinese and Indians are increasingly fed up with the government's longstanding affirmative-action policy that favors Malays in everything from university education to government contracts. Many Indians, the country's poorest ethnic group, accuse the government of persistent racial discrimination (......more)

Samy Vellu’s days are numbered - Subra as next MIC leader

Lim Kit Siang Feb 19, 2008 -- I expect Subra to make a political comeback on Sunday on his nomination as a Barisan Nasional candidate for the 12th general election and preparatory to his joining the Cabinet – something Subra had been denied and been waiting for nearly three decades. (......more)

Malaysian PM opens election campaign with cabinet warning

Feb 24, 2008 -- (AFP) — Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi kicked off his election campaign Sunday with a warning that his cabinet ministers were not assured of jobs in a new administration. (....more)

Samy Vellu Slams Opposition For Using Temples To Campaign

Feb 11 (Bernama) -- "They go in and pray for just five minutes but talk politics for 50 minutes," the Works Minister told reporters at the launching of the Permas Jaya Second Bridge project, which was also attended by Johor Menteri Besar Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman, here today. (....more)

Tribute to Athi Nahappan and Janaki

(Media Conference Statement welcoming Ishwar Nahappan as the latest member for DAP in Penang on Sunday 10.2.08)(....more)

Indian Discontent Fuels Malaysia’s Rising Tensions
The New York Times, February 10, 2008 ” (....more)

Ishwar Nahappan joins DAP

Subra tight-lipped about comeback

07 February, 2008, NST Online -- Former MIC deputy president Datuk S. Subramaniam’s supporters are on the offensive for their leader’s political comeback. A source from Subramaniam’s inner circle claimed that their leader had met Barisan Nasional’s top leadership on the possibility of contesting a seat. (.......more)

Civil Society Leaders Enter Election Fray

Analysis by Baradan Kuppusamy

Feb 13 (IPS) - Malaysia’s Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi had parliament dissolved Wednesday, paving the way for snap elections that political analysts say will see the opposition gain ground thanks to voter discontent over rising prices, crime and ethnic tension. (.....more)

We Are Ready Anytime, Anywhere, Says Samy Vellu Feb 13 (Bernama)

Parliament dissolved, elections on Wed, Feb 13, 08 The Star

MCA, MIC Counter Attacks With Ads Feb 28 (Bernama)

The Samy Vellu whirlwind NST, By : V. Anbalagan

Samy: Indians can count on MIC Wednesday February 27, 2008
The Star

Subra: There's a campaign to oust me RK Anand | Feb 28, 08 Malaysiakini

Malaysian Fugitive Woman On The Run In India By P. Vijian
CHENNAI, Feb 26 (Bernama)

Tamil-speaking Goh able to rally Tanjung Malim Indian community The Star, Feb 27, 2008

Samy Vellu: BN Manifesto Covers Interests Of All Communities Feb 26(Bernama)

Samy: PKR 'samseng' behind demos Andrew Ong | Feb 27, 08 Malaysiakini

Malaysia PM coalition may lose 2/3 majority - Anwar By Liau Y-Sing (Reuters)

PKR’s watershed election The Edge, Feb 26, 2008, by Azam Aris

Malaysia needs a strong Opposition Michael Backman, The Age, February 27, 2008

Malaysian court rejects bid to free 5 ethnic Indians held under security law (AP) Feb 26, 2008

Samy Vellu Says He Is Leaving It To Voters Feb 24 (Bernama)

Samy's 13 days RK Anand | Feb 24, 08 Malaysiakini

Malaysia's ruling coalition rolls out election campaign to counter price

The Associated Press
February 25, 2008 -- The media offensive — begun on the second day of a 13-day formal campaign period — illustrates the National Front's advantage of having extensive funds to pour into publicity and widespread support from the pro-government mainstream media. (......more)

Commotion during Samy's visit to BN ops centre in Bagan Dalam

By : Sharanjit Singh and S. Arulldas
Tues, Feb 26, 2008 NST-- There was a slight commotion when embattled MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu was about to leave the BN operation centre in Bagan Dalam here today. (........more)

Seven issues affecting the Indians

MIC Info Chief Lodges Police Report Against Former Business Partner

List Of 10.8 Million Voters Distributed To All Umno Divisions

Do or die battle for MIC By Baradan Kuppusamy , The Star, Monday, Feb 04, 2008

Indians' Future With BN, Says Najib Feb 3 (Bernama)

Hindraf leader not to contest against Samy Vellu Thursday, February 7, 2008
Kuala Lumpur (PTI):

Samy rubbishes blogs of him not contesting The New Straits Times

BN likely to lose Indian votes: Abdullah Today Online, Monday, Feb 04, 2008