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Kingdom on fire but battle rages for the throne

Kingdom on fire but battle rages for the throne

NONE COMMENT This is a Tamil adage which best describes the conundrum in MIC as the new king is unable to restore the kingdom's former glory.
Is the ISA demon being resurrected?

Is the ISA demon being resurrected?

COMMENT With its future appearing bleaker with each sunset and citizens becoming more brazen, would BN revert to Mahathirism?
Retribution is quick if you're sex bloggers

Retribution is quick if you're sex bloggers

COMMENT The authorities did not even squeak when Zulkifli Noordin degraded the Hindu religion or when Ridhuan Tee Abdullah derided Thaipusam.
PM aide's 'racist' remarks spark outrage

PM aide's 'racist' remarks spark outrage

UPDATED 7.40PM with more reactions The stinging remarks made during a '1Malaysia' seminar prompted scores of MIC and MCA members to stage a walkout.

A case of One (was) Malaysia

A case of One (was) Malaysia

COMMENT The attempt to sow the seeds of 'oneness' would bear little fruit when some consistently fell these trees with the blades of divisiveness.
Police shootout victim's sister dies

Police shootout victim's sister dies

NONE UPDATED 5PM The mother of four who drank weedkiller after her brother was killed in a police shootout died at 3pm.
Man charged with killing mom found dead in prison

Man charged with killing mom found dead in prison

UPDATED 4.10PM A 22-year-old man charged with the murder of his mother was found dead in his cell at the Air Molek prison in Johor.
Shootings: Minister urges cops to review procedures

Shootings: Minister urges cops to review procedures

Dr S Subramaniam feels that it is high time the police review its operational procedures in order to avoid negative public perception.
A victory for BN or Isa?

A victory for BN or Isa?

After a string of by-election defeats, Barisan Nasional has finally tasted the sweetness of victory in Bagan Pinang tonight. And it was no ordinary win.
MMSP: PM thinks it's great, Samy thinks not

MMSP: PM thinks it's great, Samy thinks not

The MIC president calls the rival party a 'temporary hurdle'. He also says that he knows who is behind the 'organised campaign' to oust him.
Kugan's death: Cop to be charged tomorrow

Kugan's death: Cop to be charged tomorrow

a kugan assaulted indian youth murder UPDATED 10.50PM At least one police officer is expected to be charged in relation to the death of detainee A Kugan.
The 'conspiracy' against MIC

The 'conspiracy' against MIC

MIC insiders believe that Umno has hatched a conspiracy against their party and its president, one that has been in the making even before the last general election.
The curious case of Dr M 'mudah lupa'

The curious case of Dr M 'mudah lupa'

COMMENT Imagine leading an illustrious life, leaving indelible marks on the pages of history and then suddenly you forget the past.
'Slipper garland':  ntv7 viewers think it's fine

'Slipper garland': ntv7 viewers think it's fine

The majority of ntv7's prime time news viewers found nothing wrong with a MIC delegate's call to garland Dr M's photo with slippers.

Samy hits out at Dr M, Utusan

Samy hits out at Dr M, Utusan

UPDATED 8.40PM He calls Mahathir the master of 'destroying deputies' and the Umno-owned Utusan Malaysia a 'racist' publication. [VIDEOS INSIDE]
'100 Subramaniams can go'

'100 Subramaniams can go'

MIC president S Samy Vellu says his nemesis' departure will not lead to a crisis. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Samy: Umno cannot decide who helms MIC

Samy: Umno cannot decide who helms MIC

In an interview with Malaysiakini, the veteran president says external forces cannot interfere in the affairs of MIC. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Q&A: 'Subra a seat-warmer, Sothi a spoiler'

Q&A: 'Subra a seat-warmer, Sothi a spoiler'

Warming up to the MIC elections on Saturday, deputy president G Palanivel lashes out at his rivals for the post.
'They should've changed the president'

'They should've changed the president'

NONE MIC deputy president G Palanivel scoffs at rivals for his post who claim to have reform at heart. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Q&A: Strong groundswell for change

Q&A: Strong groundswell for change

If elected on Saturday, S Subramaniam vows to liberalise MIC and ensure its rejuvenation.
Subra: Fight for No 2 a presidential battle

Subra: Fight for No 2 a presidential battle

s subramaniam S Subramaniam says he sometimes regrets not having taken on S Samy Vellu in the most recent MIC presidential elections. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Q&A: I never practise caste politics

Q&A: I never practise caste politics

In an exclusive interview with Malaysiakini, deputy presidential hopeful S Sothinathan defends himself against accusations of caste and money politics.
Sothi: Change is a task for the young, not old

Sothi: Change is a task for the young, not old

NONE MIC elections He believes that he can deliver the goods because unlike his rivals, he is younger and stronger. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Why I am proud to be a Malaysian?

Why I am proud to be a Malaysian?

COMMENT Why I am proud to be a Malaysian? My nine-year-old niece's cerebrum fused when she read the title for her English composition homework, which she had conveniently forgotten about until a day before school was set to resume.