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).
MIC against entry of another Indian party in Barisan NasionalSeptember 29th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Indian Congress youth wing chief T. Mohan has said that the party would not allow another Indian party to be admitted into the Barisan Nasional.
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 'used millions for personal use'August 21st, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - HINDRAF activist V. Ganabatirau has accused the outlawed movement's leader P.
Malaysian Indian leader told to account for collected moneyAugust 12th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - The chief of Malaysia's proscribed Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) has been asked to account for money collected from the ethnic Indian community to file a suit against the British government in 2007. Penang state's Deputy Chief Minister P.
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.
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.
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.
HINDRAF must file an appeal first, says Malaysian Home MinisterMay 12th, 2009 PUTRAJAYA - The ban on HINDRAF will be reviewed if the organisation makes an appeal to the Malaysian Home Ministry to reconsider its status, said the country's Home Minister Hishammuddin Tun Hussein. "If they want us to reconsider the status, they have to make an appeal.
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 leaders among 13 ISA detainees to be freedMay 8th, 2009 PUTRAJAYA - Banned Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) leaders, P.Uthayakumar, M.Manoharan and K.Vasantha will be among 13 ISA detainees to be released soon, Malaysia's Home Minister Hishammuddin Tun Hussein announced in Putrajaya today. According to the New Strait Times and The Star, the three remaining leaders are being detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA) and will be released soon.
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.
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.