Archive - 25 November 2007

The newly formed party vows to support the BN-led government in its attempt to elevate the social status of the Indian community.

At times, the crowd would run helter-skelter at each 'water canon charge', only to defiantly claim back their original positions, chanting "We want justice!" in both Tamil and English. [VIDEO INSIDE]

MIC president S Samy Vellu today appealed to the minority Indian Malaysians to work within the system instead of taking to the streets to highlight their grouses.

'These grievances should be allowed public space for free speech expression and not be bottled up.'

About 30,000 protesters demonstrated under the shadows of KL's iconic Twin Towers after their efforts to petition the British High Commission was thwarted by the police.

updated version The police have already begun firing tear gas and chemical-laced water to disperse crowds in three areas in KL - Jalan Ampang, KLCC and Batu Caves. [VIDEO INSIDE]

After six hours of confrontations in the streets of KL today, the police eventually allowed Hindraf to submit the petition but the offer was rejected.