Hindraf name being exploited by MMSP: WaythamoorthySeptember 30th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) chairman P. Waythamoorthy is angry over news that there are plans to connect the movement with the newly-registered Malaysian Makkal Sakthi Party (MMSP).
Malaysian PM to launch party of ethnic IndiansSeptember 25th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak will launch a new party of ethnic Indians that will cement the split in the ranks of the banned Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf). The new party, to be launched Oct 10, is called Malaysia Makkal Sakti.
NGOs asked to inform Malay PM about the plight of Malay Indian communitySeptember 7th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) chief N. Siva Subramaniam has urged NGOs working for the upliftment of Malay-Indians to inform Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak about the issues concerning the community.
Malay Indians urged to remain united for their well-beingAugust 8th, 2009 PETALING JAYA - Malay Indians will stand to lose if the community is divided, Malaysian Indian Congress deputy president hopeful S. Subramaniam has said.
'Too many Malay-Indian political parties will make Indians suffer'July 20th, 2009 SEREMBAN - Malaysian Indian Congress President S. Samy Vellu has said that the formation of too many political parties representing Malay Indians will only harm the community.
India agrees to quota for Malay Indians keen on investing in countryJuly 11th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Accepting a request by the Malaysian Indian Business Association (MIBA), the Indian government has decided to set aside a quota for Malay Indians, who want to invest in India. The Star Online quoted Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia Ashok Kantha, as saying that MIBA had become the bridge between India and the Malay Indian community.
Hindraf leaders form new political party to address Malay-Indians' aspirationsMay 19th, 2009 KLANG - Several Hindraf leaders in Malaysia have formed a political party, which they say is aimed at addressing the aspirations of the Indian community. Led by the Hindu Rights Action Force's former national coordinator, R.S.
Temples should be used to unite Malay Indians, says MIC leaderMay 15th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Temples in Malaysia should be used to unite the Malay Indian community, the Tamil Nesan quoted Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) secretary-general Dr. S. Subramaniam, as saying.
HINDRAF ban must be lifted, Malaysian Government toldMay 12th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) leader P. Waythamoorthy had called on the Government to lift the ban imposed on the movement.
Now MIC woos Hindraf leadersMay 11th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Inidan Congress (MIC) has invited HINDRAF leaders for possible talks and partnership for the sake of the Indian community. The Star quoted MIC secretary-general Dr S.
'Release of Hindraf leaders will boost nation's image'May 9th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Indian Congress President Samy Vellu has said that the release of Hindraf leaders will not only boost nation's image locally, but also internationally. He said that the Malaysian Government has shown concern and humility in releasing the ISA detainees.
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.
Hindraf ready for talks with PM over condition of Malay IndiansApril 27th, 2009 KLANG - H indu Right Action Force leader P. Waythamoorthy wants to have a dialogue over the condition of Indians living in Malaysia with Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak.
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.
Hindraf to remain non-political organisation: WaythamoorthyApril 24th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Hindraf chairman P.Waythamoorthy, who is in self-exile in London, has vowed to keep the organisation non-political. The Makkal Osai quoted him as saying that any former Hindraf coordinator or leader who was interested in forming a political party should temporarily detach themselves from the movement.
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