SHAH ALAM, 8 May 2009: The impending release of the Hindu Rights Action Front (Hindraf) trio from Internal Security Act (ISA) in Kamunting was joyously received by their wives. Kota Alam Shah assemblyperson M Manoharan’s wife thanked the government for its decision to release him and 12 other ISA detainees within the next few days. […]
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Hindraf 3 among 13 ISA detainees freed (Updated 8.42pm)
Updated 8.42pm, 8 May 2009 PUTRAJAYA, 8 May 2009: Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) leaders, P Uthayakumar, M Manoharan and K Vasantha will be among 13 Internal Security Act (ISA) detainees to be released within the next few days, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein announced today. The others are Zulkepli Marzuki, Jeknal Adil and […]
Court dismisses Uthayakumar’s appeal
KUALA LUMPUR, 7 May 2009: The Sessions Court here today dismissed the appeal of Hindu Rights Action Front (Hindraf) legal advisor PUthayakumar to be free from his sedition charge. Judge Sabariah Othman retained the charge after ruling that the defence had failed to show that the consent to prosecute from the Attorney-General was based on […]
Resolving Manoharan’s dilemma
By Zedeck Siew“I tried my very best in appealing to the authorities and by way of applications to call for my freedom in order for me to effectively serve the public and my constituents in particular. I have exhausted all avenues for my release.” KOTA Alam Shah state assemblyperson M Manoharan, on trying to do his job. […]
Sedition charge against Uthayakumar stays
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 April 2009: The sedition charge against Hindu Rights Action Front (Hindraf) legal advisor P Uthayakumar stays after the High Court today dismissed his appeal against the rejection of his preliminary objection to the charge. Judicial Commissioner Azman Abdullah ruled that although Uthayakumar’s signature was not on the allegedly seditious letter appended to […]
Hindraf coordinators suspended
By Elaine CheeKUALA LUMPUR, 17 April 2009: Ten national and state coordinators of Hindraf have been suspended with immediate effect. According to The Star Online, a gag order also has been issued on the former coordinators, though they were free to voice personal opinions. An interim three-member committee will replace them. The coordinators were appointed at the […]
Hindraf leaders’ bid for freedom dismissed (Updated)
Updated 7.28pm, 16 April 2009 PUTRAJAYA, 16 April 2009: Three leaders of the banned Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) leaders will remain under Internal Security Act (ISA) detention for two years after the Federal Court here today dismissed their second bid for freedom. Justice Datuk Nik Hashim Nik Ab Rahman, who heard their appeals with […]
Uthayakumar’s suit against govt to proceed
KUALA LUMPUR, 8 April 2009: The Inspector-General of Police, Attorney-General and the government today failed in their bid to strike out the RM100 million defamation suit brought against them by Hindraf legal advisor P Uthayakumar. Judicial Commissionder Datin Zabariah Mohd Yusof dismissed their application with costs in chambers after hearing submissions from both sides and […]
13 ISA detainees freed (Updated 7.33pm)
Updated at 7.33pm, 5 April 2009 R Kenghadharan of Hindraf waving to supporters as he was brought out of Kamunting detention centre at 1.20pm today. Kenghadharan had been under ISA detention since December 2007 (Pic by Raj Kumar, courtesy of theSun) TAIPING, 5 April 2009: All the 13 Internal Security Act (ISA) detainees who were […]
Hindraf duo sent home
By Surin MurugiahKAMUNTING, 5 April 2009: The authorities at the Kamunting detention centre decided this morning to send freed Hindraf duo R Kenghadharan and V Ganabatirau [to] their respective homes. Ganabatirau’s wife B Buvaneswari was informed by an official at the centre at 10.30am of the decision to “see your husband in the house”. She said the […]
