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Q&A: Anwar did not return the love

Q&A: Anwar did not return the love

In an interview with Malaysiakini, MIC president S Samy Vellu reveals what was PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim's 'greatest mistake in his life.' [VIDEO INSIDE]

Samy: Dr M has weakened BN

Samy: Dr M has weakened BN

samy vellu and mic exclusive The incessant attacks on his handpicked successor has inflicted extensive damage on the ruling coalition, laments the ex-PM's trusted lieutenant. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Whither Makkal Osai?

Whither Makkal Osai?

An eerie silence enveloped the Makkal Osai office last night. Save for a few staff, the rest had returned home to ponder over their future. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Q&A: If no help at home, I'll seek it outside

Q&A: If no help at home, I'll seek it outside

A vexed MIC president says that if the government does not help the Indian community, he will go overseas and ask for support.

Samy: Racist mindset drowned BN

Samy: Racist mindset drowned BN

exclusive The MIC president says that the government wants to give, but the man in between does not want to let it trickle to the ground. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Q&A: 'Backroom boys' to blame

Q&A: 'Backroom boys' to blame

MIC president S Samy Vellu feels 'dejected' that the party failed to retain its grip on the Works Ministry. He pins the blame on the 'backroom boys'.
MIC boss: I saw it coming

MIC boss: I saw it coming

exclusive In an interview with Malaysiakini, Samy Vellu reveals that he saw the 'big wave' coming before the elections and had turned to the PM for help but... [VIDEO INSIDE]

Miba: Kudos to 'architect' Anwar

Miba: Kudos to 'architect' Anwar

The opposition icon's assurance that Pakatan Rakyat will not push for a no-confidence vote against the prime minister is lauded by an Indian business group.

Kedah Umno 'unhappy' with Pak  Lah

Kedah Umno 'unhappy' with Pak Lah

updated 10.30pm The pressure on Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi went up another notch with Kedah Umno leaders criticising his stewardship.

Free Hindraf 5: MIC chief returns fire

Free Hindraf 5: MIC chief returns fire

Embattled MIC boss S Samy Vellu reiterates that his intentions are genuine and takes his critics to task for suggesting otherwise.
Samy tells BN: Ignore Indians at your peril

Samy tells BN: Ignore Indians at your peril

The MIC president laments that the lack of action from the government had led the Indian community to switch camps in the March 8 polls.
YSS: 'Don't bite our fingers'

YSS: 'Don't bite our fingers'

Denison Jayasooria, the executive director of MIC's social arm, says he is surprised that the foundation is being criticised for being more inclusive concerning its discussion on the 9MP.
9MP review: EPU should call Indian NGOs

9MP review: EPU should call Indian NGOs

updated 4.10pm The EPU is in a better position to make adjustments and recommendations for the Indian community with regards to the mid-term review on the 9MP, says a business group.

Exco line-ups: Opposition rapped over 'lies'

Exco line-ups: Opposition rapped over 'lies'

MIC president S Samy Vellu lambasts the opposition for following the BN formula by only appointing a single Indian to the state excos.

Samy calls for Hindraf 5's release

Samy calls for Hindraf 5's release

samy vellu and mic updated 1.30pm In a dramatic about-turn, MIC president S Samy Vellu calls for the release of the five Hindraf leaders detained without trial under the Internal Security Act.
Q&A: 'Samy Vellu still relevant'

Q&A: 'Samy Vellu still relevant'

Despite the poor performance in the March 8 general election, MIC secretary-general Dr S Subramaniam says the president still commands tremendous support in the party.

Dr Subra: March 8 an awakening

Dr Subra: March 8 an awakening

exclusive After nearly three decades, the Indian community has a new face in the cabinet. Malaysiakini meets up with the newly minted Human Resources Minister, Dr S Subramaniam. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Miba: Give multiracial politics a chance

Miba: Give multiracial politics a chance

The verdict from the March 8 polls was crystal clear. The majority believe that multiracial politics is the way forward, says Malaysian Indian Business Association president P Sivakumar.
The 'fragile' pact to rebuild MIC

The 'fragile' pact to rebuild MIC

samy vellu subramaniam They were once sworn enemies but have now become allies in a mission to rebuild the battle-scarred party. But will this unlikely alliance hold?

Samy-Subra alliance: Trouble brewing?

Samy-Subra alliance: Trouble brewing?

The announcement of a truce caught many by surprise. Some supporters are seeing red over this and it may land additional blows to the already badly bruised MIC which the duo aim to rebuild.
Form special councils on vulnerable groups

Form special councils on vulnerable groups

The winds of change which swept across the 12th general election must also include vulnerable groups, says Petpositive president Anthony Thanasayan.
Free Hindraf 5: Indian business group

Free Hindraf 5: Indian business group

The Malaysian Indian Business Association (Miba) appeals to the government to release the five, which it says, were 'forced to shoulder the burden of sensitive issues'.
MIC big guns bury the hatchet

MIC big guns bury the hatchet

samy vellu subramaniam Bitter rivals MIC president S Samy Vellu and his former deputy S Subramaniam have agreed to set aside their differences to help rebuild MIC in the wake of its crushing defeat in the March 8 polls.

Samy's conqueror: It feels great!

Samy's conqueror: It feels great!

Although he did not expect to win, Dr D Jeyakumar says that a 'confluence of forces' made this upset possible.