A Chandrakumanan

Allowing Zakir to stay disregards sentiments of the Indian community

Allowing Zakir to stay disregards sentiments of the Indian community

LETTER | The issue will also have a clear consequential effect on our diplomatic relationship with India.

Unilateral conversions began with Mahathir

Unilateral conversions began with Mahathir

LETTER | He had made amendments to Article 121 of the Federal Constitution in 1998.

Mahathir mustn't mock Uber drivers, nasi lemak sellers

Mahathir mustn't mock Uber drivers, nasi lemak sellers

LETTER | There is nothing wrong in new graduates earning a decent income.

Who won’t the opposition dance with to win in the polls?

Who won’t the opposition dance with to win in the polls?

LETTER | The change of opinion on Mahathir is baffling and hypocritical.

Only one way to stop Hadi's 'Malay-Muslim-only cabinet' proposal

Only one way to stop Hadi's 'Malay-Muslim-only cabinet' proposal

LETTER | What matters most is that the PAS president's aspirations should never materialise.

Harapan need not look far for 'amicable solution' to Seafield temple issue

Harapan need not look far for 'amicable solution' to Seafield temple issue

LETTER | Temple demolitions were what turned Indian M’sian voters against BN in the first place.

Indian traders faced with recurring problem ahead of Deepavali

Indian traders faced with recurring problem ahead of Deepavali

The annual woes of Indian small businesses around Kuala Lumpur have yet to be given priority.

Why the M’sian Indian Blueprint will be successful

Why the M’sian Indian Blueprint will be successful

This is the first time Prime Minister YAB Najib Abdul Razak has launched such a blueprint for the Indian community in Malaysia, there was never such a blueprint launched extensively looking into the various aspects of the Indian society.

‘DAP is pathetic’

‘DAP is pathetic’

DAP should mind their own business rather than making speculations on the recent appointment of Hishammuddin Hussein as Minister with Special Functions in the Prime Minister’s Department. The prime minister has the right to make such appointment at anytime necessary to strategise and further to strengthen the ministries.

A child without birth cert should be accepted into schools

A child without birth cert should be accepted into schools

Education is something that we should never compromise. Pertubuhan Aduan Rakyat (PAR) Malaysia welcomes the decision made by Kedah state instructing schools to accept the intake of children without birth certificates.

‘Racial unity utmost priority for the prime minister’

‘Racial unity utmost priority for the prime minister’

Pertubuhan Aduan Rakyat (PAR) Malaysia agrees with Deputy Prime Minister YAB Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s statement that Prime Minister YAB Najib Abdul Razak has been very fair to all races from day one of his tenure as the premier of the country.

Will PDRM take action against Bersih?

Will PDRM take action against Bersih?

Despite thousands of police reports made nationwide against Bersih, Pertubuhan Aduan Rakyat (PAR) Malaysians are still sceptical that the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) will ever take any action. We have gone through 1, 2, 3 and 4 Bersih gathering which has only brought anger, hatred and separated the citizen among one another.

Reduce doctors’ working hours

Reduce doctors’ working hours

The 2017 Budget has brought some good news for the housemen who are waiting for their intake into hospital. The prime minister has announced that housemen will be taken in on a contract for two years, and another two years contract for medical officers (MOs). This is definitely good news for those who had been waiting for a long period.

How could redelineation exercise pose a threat?

How could redelineation exercise pose a threat?

There has been a continuous debate over the redelineation proposal by the Election Commission (EC) for the last few weeks. Objections have been mounting from both sides of the political divide. It’s not necessary to jump over this redelineation because at the end of the day the voters will decide who to vote for during elections.

PDRM have to be firm with Bersih

PDRM have to be firm with Bersih

Street demonstrations are not the way to show your frustration, Persatuan Aduan Rakyat (PAR) Malaysia president A Chandrakumanan told reporters after chairing its monthly meeting in Segambut today. There is always an option available and we should not allow our emotions to be controlled by others and allow them to take advantage for their political benefits (especially the opposition).

High Court decision on Vivekananda Ashram hailed

High Court decision on Vivekananda Ashram hailed

Pertubuhan Aduan Rakyat (PAR) Malaysia applauds the decision made by the High Court yesterday in disallowing the trustees of Vivekananda Ashram from quashing a ministerial decision to gazette the ashram as a heritage site.
Set minimum salary for civil servants at RM1,200

Set minimum salary for civil servants at RM1,200

It is speculated that the minimum salary of civil servants will be set at RM1,200 a month. Everyone is hoping that Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak will announce this soon, which will definitely uplift their families’ welfare as living costs have gone up. We can never deny this as the costs have been increasing every year with or without the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Not wishing ‘Merry X'mas’ is not our culture

Not wishing ‘Merry X'mas’ is not our culture

Greetings among Malaysians during festive celebration had been a culture not only in Malaysia but around the world. Asking Muslims not to wish Christians “Merry Christmas” during the Christmas celebration by Isma only indicates their ignorance, selfishness, arrogance and racism. We do not preach such things to Malaysians as this is not our culture, and peace-loving Malaysian will reject extremists like Isma.
All Vivekananda Ashram trustees should quit

All Vivekananda Ashram trustees should quit

The Federal Territory PPP welcomes the tourism minister’s full support to save Vivekananda Ashram located at Brickfields and pledges its fullest support to convert this building to heritage status.
Right decision to charge Teresa Kok

Right decision to charge Teresa Kok

Do not take the law for granted. Don’t think you can do whatever you want, you are wrong! Practically, the government has been very lenient and tolerant on many issues, but the opposition had been taking advantages of everything after 13th general election until everything becomes a free for all. This ‘Onederful Video’ issue has been pending for very long.