Reach out to Indian community, Malaysian PM tells MICSeptember 12th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak Saturday urged the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) to reach out to the Indian community and regain the support it had lost in the elections in March last year. Addressing the 63rd general assembly of the party that has traditionally spoken for the nearly two million Indian community in Malaysia, Razak told the MIC leaders that they will have to get the support of the people.
Canada says tourism from US near all-time low; recession blamedJuly 27th, 2009 Canada says tourism from US near all-time lowTORONTO — Canada's tourism association says the number of U.S. tourists visiting Canada is at a 37-year low and declining, mainly due to the recession, but stricter new U.S.
Japanese boss ordered to publicly apologise after accusing woman of stealing his pantsJuly 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A court recently ordered a Japanese businessman to publicly apologise to one of the woman employee he had wrongly accused of stealing his trousers in Wuhan, Hubei province.. The businessman has also been ordered to pay "spiritual damages" to the tune of 1,000 yuan to the woman.
CAW says Ford Canada wants same concessions as union gave GM Canada and Chrysler CanadaJuly 7th, 2009 CAW says Ford Canada wants to reach new labor dealTORONTO — The Canadian Auto Workers says Ford Canada has asked the union to match recent concessions reached in labor deals with General Motors Canada and Chrysler Canada so the company can remain competitive. CAW negotiator Mike Vince said Tuesday the union met with Ford management last night and the company outlined why the automaker needs a new contract to remain competitive in its Canadian and U.S operations.
16 Indians among 30 dead as boat capsizes off Qatar coastJuly 1st, 2009 DOHA - About sixteen Indians were feared to be among 30 dead in a tragic incident in which as a vessel, 'Damas Victory', hired by a Qatar based oil-firm capsized off the coast of Qatar on Wednesday. The incident took place about two nautical miles off Doha at around 6.30 am local time on Tuesday, the vessel had 35 people including 19 Indians on board.
Canada sheds 42,000 jobs in May, pushing unemployment rate to 8.4 percentJune 5th, 2009 Canada sheds 42,000 jobs in MayTORONTO — Canada lost 42,000 jobs in May as the unemployment rate jumped to the highest level in 11 years. Canada's unemployment rate rose to 8.4 percent in May from eight percent the previous month.
Canada refuses US request to give Guantanamo detainees asylumJune 5th, 2009 Canada refuses US Guantanamo requestTORONTO — Canada has refused a request from the Obama administration to take men cleared for release from the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay.
MIC wants Sedition Act on writer for terming Malay Indians 'immigrants'June 4th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Indian Congress has urged the government to take immediate action against a writer of Mingguan Malaysia for indirectly referring the Chinese and Indians in Malaysia as immigrants. MIC president S.
Union leader says Canada governments pushing CAW, GM Canada to renegotiate contractMay 8th, 2009 Union says CAW, GM Canada being pushed to talkTORONTO — The head of the Canadian Auto Workers says the Canadian and Ontario governments are pressing the union to resume labor negotiations with General Motors Canada or risk losing government financial assistance. Ken Lewenza said Thursday that the governments have set a deadline of May 15 for the two sides to agree on a new pact.
Canada says European Parliament ban on seal imports won't prevent free-trade deal with EUMay 5th, 2009 Canada to talk trade despite EU seal product banTORONTO — Canada's trade minister says a European Parliament ban of Canadian seal products won't prevent Canada and the EU from agreeing on a wide-ranging free-trade agreement. The European Parliament voted Tuesday to ban imports of seal products in an effort to force Canada to end its annual seal hunt.
Malay Indians agitated over selling of ASM unitsApril 29th, 2009 PUTRAJAYA - Malay Indians are reportedly agitated over the unexpected sale of Amanah Saham Malaysia (ASM) units, which were specially allotted to their community. According to The Star, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department S.K Devamany accepted that he has received at least 60 calls since last Monday from agitated Indians.
Malay Indians need help to buy ASM units: MICApril 25th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) is reportedly concerned that many Malay Indians may not have the financial means to take up the 15 per cent quota of Amanah Saham Malaysia (ASM) units allocated to the community. Party president S.
Now, a free hairstyling course for Malay-IndiansApril 18th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Under the Malaysian Human Resources Ministry's Train-and-Place program, a hair academy is offering a chance for Malay-Indians to pursue fully-funded hairstyling courses. The course is initiated by Persatuan Pengusaha Jurugaya Rambut India Malaysia (PPJ-RIM) and Akademi Antarabangsa Clipso (AAC).
Canada hints at reducing immigrationFebruary 11th, 2009 TORONTO - Canada may reduce the number of immigrants to be admitted this year in light of the prevailing economic crisis. Immigration and Citizenship Minister Jason Kenney hinted at this possibility at a meeting of an all-party parliamentary committee on citizenship and immigration in the capital Ottawa Tuesday.
Chinese have more clout than Indians in Canada: DosanjhJanuary 16th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Despite the presence of more Indian origin members in the Canadian parliament compared to the Chinese, the Indians hold less clout, feels Punjab-born MP Ujjal Dosanjh. 'Yes, India may have more representation in the house but still the Chinese have bigger clout than Indians in Canadian politics.
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