K. Siladass. - On 20th February 2012, Lim Kit Siang, now Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang, was celebrating his seventieth birthday at Pan Pacific Hotel in Penang. Among the celebrities were Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim,…
BN must know that cash handouts will not…
There has been much speculation that the Prime Minister Najib may announce dissolution of Parliament in two weeks time to pave way for the nation’s 13 th general election in March. However, I will not be…
Why should I vote again and again for…
-Mrs. IRENE, February 8, 2013. I am an English Teacher working in SK Masai.I am married to an Indian Expatriate and we have three daughters who are aged 14, 12 and 8 years old. My…
Lim KitSiang: “Enjoy Psy’s show, but before and…
-Lim Kit Sinag, February 8, 2013. Today is the 110th birthday anniversary of Bapa Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman – two days before the 2013 Chinese New Year of the Snake and two or three weeks…
Is Hindraf still relevant?
-R.Shan (Human Being), February 8, 2013. It is an open secret that we practice communal politics in Malaysia - whether it is BN or the opposition. Whether it is healthy is not the question, but…
M’sians should have ‘Nambikei’ in Hindraf
-Wong Mun Chee, February 6, 2013. Over the last week several articles and commentaries have emanated mainly from political writers from the opposition side and their colourful commentors in spewing negative views about the…
Indians tired of talk, want action
-Dr. Chris Anthony, February 5, 2015. It was amusing to watch the national level Unity Ponggal organised by the MIC on Feb 2 at Dataran Merdeka reportedly attended by over 100,000 Indians. It was officially…
‘It is imperative to keep the focus on…
By P C Vinoj Kumar Introduction Any problem has to be first understood and defined in clear terms, if it is to be resolved. The problem in Sri Lanka is that a people who have…
MINIMUM WAGE & MEANS TESTING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
- Dr Kua Kia Soong, SUARAM Adviser, 2 Feb 2013. The current outcry, expressed by some in the business sector, to the minimum wage for local and foreign workers brings to mind the demand for…
I had nothing to do with Project IC,…
-February 1, 2013. Anwar Ibrahim continues to deny any role in Project IC in Sabah, saying this matter was never brought to the cabinet, and neither did he attend or chair any meeting on it.…
Making a stand with Hindraf and PSM
-S.Thayaparan, February 1, 2013. "Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it is better to be alone than to be in bad company." - Booker T Washington COMMENT That's right; it is Indian-bashing season…
Housewife gunned down by cops, hubby seeks justice
-January 31, 2013. A lorry driver has accused the police of firing mercilessly, and without cause, at a car in Klang, killing his wife and leaving his two children without a mother. Foo Voon Kong,…
IPCMC NOW: DON’T PLAY DUMB AND DEAF
-R.Thevarajan, SUARAM Coordinator, January 31, 2013. SUARAM is dissatisfied with the way top political leaders respond when questioned about the formation of the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC). It is a disgraceful how…
M’kini most trusted among undergrads, study finds
In a study conducted by a group of academicians, undergraduates from two top Malaysian universities selected online news portal Malaysiakini as the most credible source of political news, in comparison to other media.The study by…
Once a pushover, Pakatan sniffs power
-Dan Martin, AFP, Janauary 30, 2013. After bloodying the government's nose in 2008 elections, a more experienced and organised opposition is eyeing the once-unthinkable: toppling one of the world's longest-serving governments.Malaysians vote soon with the…
Muhyiddin had no place at Thaipusam festival
It took so many months for the deputy prime minister (DPM) to revoke Interlok, the book which has caused anger among Indian Malaysians and Chinese Malaysians. The DPM made many flip-flops to keep the book…
Eight things to know about the Sabah RCI
-January 28, 2013. Some call it Project IC, some call it Project M, whatever the name, here is what we have learnt from the royal commission of inquiry on immigrants in Sabah, in particular,…
Not all Malays are equal, some more so…
-S.Thayaparan, January 27, 2013. "For if you suffer your people to be ill-educated, and their manners to be corrupted from their infancy, and then punish them for those crimes to which their first education disposed…
Mute MIC/MCA response to Dr Mahathir’s citizenship scam…
-Dr.S. Ramakrishnan, Janauary 26, 2013. The recent admission by Tun Dr Mahathir that he granted citizenship for votes in Sabah 19 years ago is legal and then accusing the late Tunku Abdul Rahman of a…
Putrajaya Hindu temple for tourists or devotees?
-M Manoharan, January 25, 2013. I view the media statement attributed to former MIC president S Samy Vellu on the construction of the new Sri Alayam temple in Presint 20, Putrajaya with deep concern.…
Tamil Nadu Civil Societies to Discuss Genocide of…
Civil society groups and Tamil political parties are organising a conference titled “Unfettered Genocide in Tamil Ezham and the Responsibility of Tamil Society". The event scheduled for early March in Chennai is expected to discuss…
‘Police murdered security guard’
PKR vice-president N Surendran today accused the police of murder in the death of security guard C Sugumar in Hulu Langat yesterday evening. He also charged that the police conspired with the Serdang Hospital to…
Tamil Dailies – Vanguards or Vandals?
Anusha Arumugam - Jan 20, 2013 “There would come a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but one must take it because it is right” that…
‘Go to India’, Umno woman tells Bawani
The critical comments of a Wanita Umno member regarding law student KS Bawani is causing a stir. In her Facebook posting, Norhayati Saiddin wrote: “Deii Bawani.. kalau mau pendidikan percuma tanggechi pergi ler belajar sana…