SPECULATION and analysis about the upcoming MIC elections in 2009 remained the focus of the Tamil press from 22 to 28 Nov 2008. On 23 Nov, Malaysia Nanban editor MS Malaiyandi analysed the party election by answering questions from readers. On former MIC vice-president Datuk M Muthupalaniappan’s bid to contest the MIC presidency, Malaiyandi said […]
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Time to nationalise Plus?
Translation by Ng Boon HooiFOR the week of 22 to 28 Nov, the Chinese media highlighted the toll rebate incentive, the ongoing Pempena scandal; and Negarakuku rapper Wee Meng Chee being in hot water again over a YouTube clip. Oriental Daily‘s Liew Ching Wen reported on 24 Nov that because only 10% of car owners would be able to […]
Is Kedah PAS becoming Umno?
Translation by Ng Boon HooiFOR the week of 15 to 21 Nov, the Chinese media highlighted the Kedah government brushing aside the DAP’s opposition to its 50% housing quota; the fallout from the New Era College dispute; and the MCA’s new disciplinary board chairperson. Sin Chew Daily‘s He Kai Lin took issue with Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan […]
MIC politics heats up
Translation by Sevan DoraisamyTHE battle for leadership positions within the MIC took centre stage in the Tamil press between 15 and 21 Nov 2008. MIC president Datuk Seri S Samy Vellu remained adamant about defending his position in the 2009 party polls and claimed he was ever ready to take on any challenge. “I will face the challenge,” […]
Defending customs, Malay unity and rights
Translation by Cindy Tham and Khairil AnharFROM 15 to 21 Nov 2008, the Malay press highlighted Raja Dr Nazrin Shah’s speech on integration; Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim’s comments on the position of the Malays; and the threat of a naked protest against the Selangor government’s plan to raise the rent for a public housing programme. Raja Nazrin’s speech […]
Samy Vellu told to go
Translation by Sevan DoraisamyMIC president Datuk Seri S Samy Vellu may be adamant about defending his seat in the party polls, but many quarters have been calling for him to step down. The latest came following former vice-president Datuk M Muthuppalaniappan’s announcement that he might contest the presidency, which was given much coverage in the Tamil media from […]
Infighting in Wanita Umno
Translation by Khairil AnharDURING the week from 8 to 14 Nov, the ongoing tussle in Wanita Umno, the question of a non-Malay becoming prime minister, and concerns over money politics in Umno received extensive coverage in the Malay press. On 10 Nov, Wanita Umno deputy chief Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil asked current chief Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz […]
Focus on MCA leadership
Translation by Ng Boon HooiFROM 8 to 14 Nov, the Chinese media highlighted the MCA’s new line-up in the central committee; the government’s move to relax bumiputera quota in public-listed companies; and the dilemma of high inflation despite lower petrol prices. MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat announced the appointments for the party’s central committee on 11 Nov. […]
Economics and politics
Translation by Sevan DoraisamiTHE impact of a worsening global economy on the Indian Malaysian community; their problems with regard to official documents; and the politics in Hindraf and the MIC grabbed the attention of the Tamil press from 1 to 6 Nov 2008. “About 100,000 people from the Indian community might lose their jobs,” Ipoh Barat Member of […]
Ketuanan Melayu in the limelight
Translation by Khairil AnharDATUK Zaid Ibrahim’s remark on ketuanan Melayu; the disciplinary action taken by the Terengganu Menteri Besar on his executive councillor (exco); and the appointment of the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS)’s acting general manager were among the main issues in the Malay dailies from 1 to 7 Nov 2008. Zaid and ketuanan Melayu On 1 […]
