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Moves underway to oust Samy Vellu

Moves underway to oust Samy Vellu

samy vellu and mic exclusive Two separate political developments are percolating with both sharing the same aim – to oust Samy Vellu and make MIC attractive to the Indian community again.
'Indians excluded, mismanaged, misunderstood'

'Indians excluded, mismanaged, misunderstood'

tricia yeoh Political analyst Tricia Yeoh says the government must find the will to re-examine its policies to resolve persistent problems of the Indian Malaysian community.
MIC's rebranding comes under question

MIC's rebranding comes under question

samy vellu Party president S Samy Vellu-mooted rebranding exercise - seen as being vital to regain the trust of the Indian community - has so far been very cosmetic in nature, claims a former party leader.
Indian parties MIC-MIUP merger on the cards?

Indian parties MIC-MIUP merger on the cards?

mic and miup party It is learnt that the leaders of the two Indian-based parties have started unofficial talks on the possibility of a merger for the sake of the community.
New lease of life for banned movement?

New lease of life for banned movement?

news analysis It has woken up Indian Malaysians, but Hindraf lost its bearings with the detention of its leaders. The government may have unwittingly revived its relevance by banning it.
Rulers nominate Zaki as new CJ

Rulers nominate Zaki as new CJ

The decision was made today at the rulers' meeting in Kuala Terengganu today, sources told Malaysiakini.
Arif pours cold water over hot revelations

Arif pours cold water over hot revelations

Permatang Pauh The BN candidate is confident that the Malay voters will not be influenced by the accounts of the witness to Saiful's swearing ceremony.
MIC Youth chief quits party

MIC Youth chief quits party

sa vigneswaran Vigneswaran also takes a potshot at party president Samy Vellu, challenging him to step down from the party for the sake of the community.
Setapak temple in fear of demolition

Setapak temple in fear of demolition

Temple devotees are asking for a written assurance from the authorities that the 40-year-old temple will not be torn down by the KL City Hall any time soon. [VIDEO INSIDE]
BN exodus to begin tomorrow?

BN exodus to begin tomorrow?

breaking news A Sabah-based party is expected to hold a press conference tomorrow to make a key announcement on its future in BN.
Waytha: Syed Hamid lied about my passport

Waytha: Syed Hamid lied about my passport

p waytha moorthy The Hindraf chairperson, who is in self-imposed exile in London, accuses the Home Minister of lying in suggesting that the government did not revoke his passport.
Hindraf seeks UN help to address Indian issues

Hindraf seeks UN help to address Indian issues

The movement is urging the United Nations to appoint a special rapporteur to specifically look into the plight of the Indian community in Malaysia.
Family: Uthaya suffered a silent heart attack

Family: Uthaya suffered a silent heart attack

uthayakumar taiping hospital new look The ISA-detained Hindraf leader needs to be referred to the National Heart Institute (IJN) urgently for a proper treatment, says his brother Waythamoorthy.
Hindu temples hit by 'cabinet ban'

Hindu temples hit by 'cabinet ban'

Temple have been caught in a bind as applications to renew work permits for priests, musicians and sculptors from India have been rejected on the basis of a ‘cabinet ban’.
Umno meeting to look at various issues

Umno meeting to look at various issues

updated 6.47pm Among the top agenda for discussion is definitely the controversy surrounding the Terengganu menteri besar post.
MB crisis deepens in Terengganu

MB crisis deepens in Terengganu

updated 4.55pm Kijal assemblyperson Ahmad Said receives his appointment letter from the palace but the appointment is put under quandary following his sacking from Umno.
T'ganu MB: Palace appoints Ahmad Said, boycott looms

T'ganu MB: Palace appoints Ahmad Said, boycott looms

updated 10.50pm All but one state representatives who backed former menteri besar Idris Jusoh are planning to boycott the swearing-in ceremony tomorrow.
Segambut MP slammed for ignorant remark

Segambut MP slammed for ignorant remark

Newly appointed deputy federal territories minister M Saravanan says the city folks would know better than the opposition MP of his roots, track record and ground support in Kuala Lumpur.
Terengganu: Stalemate continues on Idris' appointment

Terengganu: Stalemate continues on Idris' appointment

Attempts are being made to exert pressure on the sultan to approve prime minister’s choice Idris Jusoh to be sworn in as menteri besar.
Sultan Terengganu next to snub PM?

Sultan Terengganu next to snub PM?

updated 7.10pm Signs are emerging that the Terengganu royal household is also set to follow in the heels of the Raja of Perlis in appointing a menteri besar who is not BN's choice.
Expert: No legal need for Malay deputy MB

Expert: No legal need for Malay deputy MB

A constitutional expert dismisses claims that the Selangor deputy menteri besar should be a Malay to assist the menteri besar in Islamic and cultural duties.
Hindraf: Make ISA detainee S'gor deputy MB

Hindraf: Make ISA detainee S'gor deputy MB

m manoharan Opposition parties forming state gov'ts in Selangor, Perak, Penang and Kedah have been urged to repay the 'makkal sakthi' by appointing Indians as deputy menteris besar.
Pandithan is still alive, says IPF

Pandithan is still alive, says IPF

pandithan sick 021006 Party leaders and family members deny rumours about his death and that the news was being kept under wraps until after tomorrow's general elections.
'MIC failed the community'

'MIC failed the community'

AP Muguntha, a once close associate of MIC president S Samy Vellu, says the time for change has come and the community must wake up to the realisation that the party has failed to represent them.