Indian bank to begin operations in Malaysia soonSeptember 14th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister's office has announced that an Indian is set to open its branch in Malaysia soon. The Star Online quoted S.
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.
Universiti Malaya's Indian Studies Department told to unite Indian communitySeptember 5th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - The staff of Universiti Malaya's Indian Studies Department have been urged to set aside their differences and work towards uniting the Malay Indian community. In its editorial, Tamil daily Malaysia Nanban said the department should work towards achieving a higher position in world rankings.
'5,000 Malay-Indian kids have not attended school'September 4th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Human Rights Commissioner N. Siva Subramaniam has said that almost 5,000 children from the Malay Indian community have not attended school.
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.
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.
Underprivileged Malay-Indian students to get educational aidJuly 4th, 2009 IPOH - In a bid to provide study assistance to underprivileged Malay Indian students, the Parek government in Malaysia has decided to include three private colleges in their list of colleges and universities, which are eligible for educational aid. Earlier, a large number of Malay-Indian students could not afford to study in the three institutes of higher learning-Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST), and TAFE College-as they were deprived of assistance from the state government.
Malaysian Hindu Sangam wants religious studies to be made mandatoryJune 20th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Kedah Hindu Sangam chief R.N. Mohan Shan has called for the religious studies to be made compulsory in Tamil schools in a bid to instill moral values in Malay-Indian students.
MIC Youth to help Malay Indian traders get loansJune 14th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - The youth wing of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) has decided to intensify efforts to aid Malay Indian small and medium entrepreneurs get easy loans. MIC Youth chief T.
'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.
Malay Indian widows told to be brave in facing challengesJune 6th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's Women Development Bureau chief, Vimala Nair, has urged widowed Malay-Indian women to be bold and brave in facing challenges that lie ahead. Vimala called upon the Malay-Indian women to be more vigilant and aware of their environment and activities, the Star Online reports.
Malaysian Indian Congress says it has not failed Malay-IndiansMay 22nd, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Indian Congress secretary-general Dr. S. Subramaniam has said the party has not failed the Malay-Indian community.
'Malay-Indians should take full advantage of available opportunities'May 16th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - The Deputy Minister in Malaysian Prime Minister's cabinet, T. Murugiah, has urged the Malay-Indian community to identify and take advantage of programs available with various ministries rather than cribbing about lack of opportunities.
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.
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.
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