MIC chief Vellu's revelation shocks Malay Indian communityOctober 5th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) president S. Samy Vellu's revelation that there is no link between the MIC and two NGOs-the Maju Institute of Education Development (MIED) and the Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST) has stunned the Malay Indian community.
MIC urged to play major role in educational development of Indian studentsSeptember 25th, 2009 Kuala Lumpur, Sep. 25 (ANI): Malaysian Indian Congress Johar Secretary M.M.
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.
'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.
Oz Labor party condemns violence against Indian studentsJuly 31st, 2009 CANBERRA - Australia's Labor Party (ALP) passed resolutions today condemning the violence against Indian and other foreign students who come here to pursue higher studies. According to The Australian, several speakers told the ALP National Conference it was important that Labor condemn the violence against international students and ensure private colleagues met appropriate educational standards.
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.
From math and science to 'matematik' and 'sains': Malaysia schools drop instruction in EnglishJuly 8th, 2009 Malaysia drops English used to teach math, scienceKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia announced Wednesday it will abandon the use of English to teach math and science, bowing to protesters who demanded more use of the national Malay language. Malay will be reinstated in state-funded schools starting in 2012 because teaching in English caused academic results in those subjects to slip, Education Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said.
Only 3 Malay-Indians have requested for education aidJune 29th, 2009 IPOH - Only three Malay-Indian students in Parek have applied for Dermasiswa or education aid for further studies in last four months. The New Straits Times quoted state executive councillor Dr Mah Hang Soon, as saying that the state government was concerned about the low education aid requests from the Indian community against 205 Malays and 170 Chinese students' requests.
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.
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.
Malaysia has given scholarships to 323 Malay Indian students this yearMay 23rd, 2009 PETALING JAYA - Malaysia's Public Service Department (PSD) has awarded scholarships to 323 Indian origin students this year. Malaysian Indian Congress secretary-general Dr S.
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 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.
Malay Indian woman in Karachi jail seeks helpApril 2nd, 2009 KANGAR - A Malay Indian woman who is languishing in a jail in Karachi along with three others, has approached the Malaysian Government for help. The woman, identified only as Rani, is a 32-year-old divorcee with four children, reports the New Strait Times.
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