Malaysian PM ready to work with any group to resolve Indian community's issuesOctober 11th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has said he is willing to work with any group in order to address the problems faced by the Malay Indian community. "There are some serious problems in respect of the Indian community and these are genuine problems which need to be addressed.
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.
Hindraf leader plans to set up NGO for Malay-IndiansJuly 29th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Hindraf leader K Vasantha Kumar is planning to set-up a non- government organization to speak-up for the needs of the Malay Indian community. Kumar, who was among the five Hindraf leaders arrested under the Internal Security Act in December 2007, said the group, to be led by 12 leaders, would play a role as an agent to precipitate the realistic and practical changes for the Indian community.
'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.
HINDRAF leader to form a party or an NGOJuly 3rd, 2009 KLANG - Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) legal adviser P. Uthayakumar will form a political party or a non-governmental organisation soon.
'Too many political parties dividing Malay Indian community'June 9th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malay-Indian community leaders have expressed concern over the presence of too many political parties claiming representation of the eight percent Indian population in Malaysia. The Malaysian Indian United Party was formed last year, while two Indian political parties were launched this year, including the Makkal Sakthi Malaysia Party.
Hindraf leaders no longer a threat to Malaysia: MinisterMay 21st, 2009 PUTRAJAYA - Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz has said Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) leaders are no longer deemed a threat to Malaysia. The Hindraf, which is a coalition of 30 Hindu non-governmental organizations committed to the preservation of Hindu community rights and heritage in a multiracial Malaysia, was declared an illegal organisation last year.
New Malay Indian party vows no street protestsMay 20th, 2009 PETALING JAYA - The newly-formed Indian origin Malaysia Makkal Sakti Party will not resort to street protests, preferring to solve things through discussions. Party president and former Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) national coordinator R.S.
Samy Vellu brushes off political aspirations of HindrafMay 15th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Indian Congress president S. Samy Vellu has brushed off the political aspirations of the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf).
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.
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 leaders to reorganize banned groupApril 18th, 2009 PETALING JAYA - Leaders of Malaysia's Hindu Rights Action Front (Hindraf) have agreed to reorganize the banned organization. However, they are at loggerheads as to whether it should be transformed into a political party.
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