Archive - 28 November 2007

The robust quarterly growth was credited to strong private consumption and investment.

The owner of Sri Paandi restaurant is curious as to how the press jumped to the conclusion that Hindraf members were involved in an attack on their premises.

The chief minister of Tamil Nadu, India, has been predictably told to stay out of Malaysian affairs and mind his own backyard.

Several major marches and pickets, all peaceful, have taken place in our country over the last few months.

A BN politician claims that the opposition instigated the people to create the impression that they are angry with the government.

Based on evidence presented in a recent court case, an anti-ISA group wants the human rights commission to re-examine complaints of torture.

According to the PKR leader, his party's opposition ally PAS has not raised the Islamic state issue for the past three years. [VIDEO INSIDE]

In a hard-hitting letter, Penang state exco Toh Kin Woon says instead of condemning public rallies, the government should look into the people's grievances.

An opposition MP wants the government to set up a revolving fund of RM1 billion to uplift the Indian Malaysian community.

updated version The threat to use the Internal Security Act against peaceful demonstrators violates Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's pledges, claims the opposition leader.

'I don't think the Indian youths are scared of the ISA... there is a serious problem at hand and the premier must find a way to resolve it,' says lawyer Zaid Ibrahim.

In a police report, he claims that Lingam forced him to fake insanity in order to nullify an earlier statement made to the ACA against the latter. [VIDEO INSIDE]

free A 'magic bullet' called Glivec for those suffering from Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia, a cancer of the blood, may not be available free from our public hospitals soon.

Thousands of Indian Malaysians are prepared to be arrested and to sacrifice for the sake of future generations, says a reader.

Syed Ahmad Idid he was 'pleasantly surprised' by the government's decision to form a royal commission on the Lingam tape. [VIDEO INSIDE]

There is a deeply felt sense of injustice among the Indian/Tamil Malaysian community. It is growing and has reached the young.

Teachers at a national seminar recommended that girls be caned only on their palms and calves, and only by female teachers behind closed doors.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi want Manmohan Singh to "protect" the Tamils in Malaysia.

A Tamil daily reported that the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has sought the intervention of the Indian PM over the plight of Tamils in Malaysia who are being 'ill-treated'.

exclusive In the second part of an interview, lawyer VK Lingam's brother gives details of an elaborate ruse to dupe ACA. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Why is the government not learning to listen? Are they not interested in listening? Do they not understand the issues? Or are they still in denial?

updated version Bail of between RM1,000 and RM3,000 has been offered but many failed to pay it, resulting in them being sent to the Sungai Buloh prison to be remanded.

The AG has applied for a revision of the court ruling, which found that the charges against the three were unclear and not properly documented.

Indian Malaysians have now walked in the footsteps of that great example to us all of the power of freedom, compassion and peace.

He warns he could use the Internal Security Act, which allows for detention without trial, to crack down on street protests.