From 23 Feb to 1 March 2009, the Tamil press focused on, among others, the war of words between MIC president Datuk Seri S Samy Vellu and Penang Deputy Chief Minister II Prof Dr P Ramasamy from the DAP. War of words During the week, a fiery war of words erupted between Samy Vellu and […]
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Kulim shootout
Translation by Sharmila Valli NarayananTHE week of 16 to 22 Feb 2009 started off with the Tamil papers highlighting the story of Elizabeth Wong, the Bukit Lanjan assemblyperson and Selangor executive councillor whose intimate pictures surfaced on the internet. But soon this story was pushed off the front pages thanks to the development of two events followed closely by […]
Manoharan remains under ISA detention
PUTRAJAYA, 17 Feb 2009: Kota Alam Shah assemblyperson M Manoharan remains under Internal Security Act (ISA) detention after the Federal Court here today dismissed his appeal. Federal Court judges Datuk Nik Hashim Nik Ab Rahman, Datuk Augustine Paul and Datuk Zulkefli Ahmad Makinuddin said he had failed to convince them that his detention was illegal. […]
Five Hindraf leaders remain under ISA detention
PUTRAJAYA, 11 Feb 2009: The five 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 motion for a review of a previous panel’s decision denying them their freedom. They took the case to the Federal Court as a last […]
Uthayakumar sent to hospital, sedition trial postponed
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Feb 2009: A Sessions Court judge today ordered Internal Security Act detainee P Uthayakumar to be sent immediately to a government hospital for diabetes treatment. Judge Sabariah Othman also postponed his sedition trial to 28 April. Uthayakumar, 48, was alleged to have posted a seditious letter by Hindu Rights Action Force, now […]
Samy’s fiercest critic to be re-admitted into MIC
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 Jan 2009: One of MIC president Datuk Seri S Samy Vellu’s fiercest critics and former party central working committee (CWC) member KP Samy, who was sacked from MIC in 2008, is expected to be re-admitted into the party soon. Contacted by Bernama this evening, the vocal leader, who was closely aligned to […]
The future of Hindraf
By Tricia YeohMORE than one year after Hindraf supporters stormed the streets of Kuala Lumpur, the question remains: has the plight of Indian Malaysians been successfully addressed? Despite Hindraf leaders taking the forefront in anti-ISA (Internal Security Act) vigils, making international headlines, and creating awareness, are Indian Malaysians any closer to achieving their goals than they were […]
Manikavasagam quits Selangor PKR post
PETALING JAYA, 31 Dec 2008: Kapar Member of Parliament (MP) S Manikavasagam today resigned with immediate effect as Selangor Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy liaison chairperson citing disappointment over certain Selangor leaders for neglecting the people’s needs. He said his letter of resignation dated 31 Dec had been sent to Selangor Menteri Besar and Selangor […]
Hindraf, one year on
By Zedeck Siew
THE Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) is arguably one of the most influential forces in Malaysia today. The non-governmental-organisation coalition brought the issue of Hindu temple demolition national attention, intensified outcry against laws of detention without trial, and was one of the deciding factors in the 12th general election. Its most famous slogan, Makkal Sakthi, […]
Detained anti-ISA demo participants released
PETALING JAYA, 24 Nov 2008: Nine people including several political leaders who were detained by police yesterday for participating in an illegal assembly to protest against the Internal Security Act (ISA) at Dataran Ampang Jaya in Pandan Indah, Ampang, have been released on police bail. Selangor police chief Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar said all of […]
