Probe into HINDRAF lawyer’s comments completed
May 23rd, 2008 - 5:24 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, May 23 (ANI): Police have completed their investigations into the remarks by Karpal Singh, a lawyer representing five incarcerated HINDRAF leaders, on the Malay Rulers and are awaiting further ... Read more...
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Malaysian court upholds Hindraf leaders’ detention
May 15th, 2008 - 3:14 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, May 15 (IANS) Malaysia's federal court has upheld the detention of five Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) leaders under the Internal Security Act (ISA). The dismissal of their habeas corpus ... Read more...
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Court says detention of HINDRAF leaders legal
May 15th, 2008 - 2:23 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, May 15 (ANI): A Malaysian federal court has ruled that the detention of the five Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) leaders at the Kamunting Detention Centre is legal, and ... Read more...
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Malaysian Indian lawmaker in trouble with government
May 11th, 2008 - 2:25 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, May 11 (IANS) Malaysian Indian lawyer-lawmaker Karpal Singh has said he fears for his life following the government's moves to prosecute him for questioning a decision taken by the Sultan ... Read more...
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Jailed Hindraf leader sworn in; vows to fight for minorities
May 9th, 2008 - 3:08 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, May 9 (IANS) Malaysian Indian lawmaker M. Manoharan, sworn in while in jail, has said he would continue to fight for the rights of the country's ethnic minorities. Manoharan, 46, ... Read more...
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Malay Indian creates history, sworn in as Assembly member
May 9th, 2008 - 1:15 pm ICT by admin
Taiping (Malaysia), May 9 (ANI): Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) leader M. Manoharan created history by becoming Malysias first state assemblyman to be sworn in while detained under the Internal Security ... Read more...
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Malaysian parliament TV coverage to continue despite rowdy MPs
May 5th, 2008 - 2:18 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, May 5 (IANS) The telecast of the question hour in Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat (parliament) is to continue despite rowdy scenes being caught 'live' during a 30-minute coverage. Prime Minister Abdullah ... Read more...
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Malay Indian MP to move motion on HINDRAF leaders medical condition
May 3rd, 2008 - 12:56 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, May 3 (ANI): Karpal Singh, the Malay Indian Member of Parliamentb representing the Bukit Gelugor constituency, has said that he will move a motion on Tuesday to discuss HINDRAF ... Read more...
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Malaysian Indian politician gets apology for death threat
April 29th, 2008 - 4:37 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, April 29 (IANS) An 18-year-old college student has apologised to Malaysian Indian lawmaker Karpal Singh for posting a death threat to him on a website hosted by the Pan Malaysian ... Read more...
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Student apologises to Malay Indian leader for death threat
April 29th, 2008 - 2:24 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, Apr.29 (ANI): An 18-year-old college student has apologised to DAP national chairman Karpal Singh for posting a death threat against him on a website hosted by Pas Johor Baru. ... Read more...
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Malaysian king orders Hindraf leaders to complete jail term
April 25th, 2008 - 10:43 am ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, April 25 (IANS) The five Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) leaders, detained under the stringent Internal Security Act (ISA), will complete serving their two-year term as ordered by the king ... Read more...
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Malaysian King orders HINDRAF leaders to complete jail term
April 24th, 2008 - 12:48 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, Apr.24 (ANI): Malaysian King Sultan Mizan Zainul Abidin has ordered the five Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) leaders, detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA), to serve their two-year ... Read more...
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Malaysia Indian lawmaker seeks prosecution of royal chief
April 22nd, 2008 - 2:34 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, April 22 (IANS) Indian origin lawyer-lawmaker Karpal Singh has refused to apologise to the royal head of Kelantan State and has instead sought his prosecution for making remarks against the ... Read more...
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Closure of Malaysian Tamil daily ‘dictatorial’
April 18th, 2008 - 4:40 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, April 18 (IANS) The Malaysian government has said the ethnic Indian-owned Tamil language daily "Makkal Osai" was denied permission to publish because of its failure to abide by guidelines for ... Read more...
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Malaysia `not an Islamic State’, say ethnic Indians
April 16th, 2008 - 2:12 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, April 16 (IANS) Comments by the royal chief of the Kelantan state and by its chief executive have brought forth contradictions from leaders of Malaysia's ethnic Indian and Chinese minorities. ... Read more...
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Sikhs called Bengalis ‘a trivial matter’: Malaysian Indian leader
April 15th, 2008 - 4:12 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, April 15 (IANS) A senior Malaysian Indian leader has urged the country's Sikh community not to get annoyed at being called Bengalis, calling it "a trivial matter". Opposition lawmaker Karpal ... Read more...
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Malaysian move on conversion welcomed
April 12th, 2008 - 2:07 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, April 12 (IANS) Two major political parties, besides representatives of the bar and religious groups have supported the government's proposed move for a law that any non-Muslim seeking to convert ... Read more...
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Malaysian party opposes Islamic state concept
April 8th, 2008 - 3:31 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, April 8 (IANS) Malaysia's opposition Democratic Action Party (DAP) has said it accepts Islam as the country's official religion as long as there are no plans to turn the country ... Read more...
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Mahathir demands Badawi’s resignation
April 5th, 2008 - 3:36 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, April 5 (IANS) Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has sought the resignation of his successor and incumbent Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Mahathir has repeatedly sought Badawi's resignation after last ... Read more...
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‘Detention of Malaysian Indian leaders against law’
April 3rd, 2008 - 3:17 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, April 3 (IANS) The detention of five Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) leaders under the stringent Internal Security Act (ISA) is unconstitutional as due process of law was not followed, ... Read more...
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Detention of HINDRAF leaders unconstitutional, says their lawyer
April 3rd, 2008 - 1:59 pm ICT by admin
Putrajaya (Malaysia), Apr.3 (ANI): The detention of five Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) leaders under the Internal Security Act (ISA) is unconstitutional, their counsel Karpal Singh has told a Federal Court ... Read more...
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It’s victory for Singh Deo family of Malaysia
March 23rd, 2008 - 12:56 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, March 23 (IANS) Malaysia's general election this month may have caused many upsets among the Indian diaspora, but the family of opposition lawyer-lawmaker Karpal Singh has emerged victorious. Though bound ... Read more...
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Malaysian Indian politician campaigns on wheelchair
March 3rd, 2008 - 1:21 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, March 3 (IANS) Karpal Singh, Malaysia's most prominent Indian origin politician from the opposition ranks, has a hectic campaigning routine before Saturday's general elections, despite being bound to his wheelchair. ... Read more...
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Tough fight for Karpal Singh, son in Malaysian polls
March 2nd, 2008 - 12:32 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, Mar 2 (IANS) One of the most prominent Indian origin families in Malaysia's politics is fighting hard to retain its strongholds in the run-up to the 12th general election. Lawyer-lawmaker ... Read more...
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Barisan gains as independents withdraw from Malaysian polls
February 27th, 2008 - 1:21 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 27 (IANS) Three independent candidates have withdrawn their candidacy for the March 8 polls, resulting in the ruling coalition Barisan Nasional picking up an eighth parliamentary seat. The Barisan ... Read more...
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Hindraf leaders, ethnic Indians in Malaysian poll fray
February 24th, 2008 - 4:28 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 24 (IANS) M. Manoharan, the jailed leader of the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf), is contesting the March 8 elections in Malaysia with the nomination of the opposition Democratic ... Read more...
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Malaysian polls may see Mahathir’s sonrise
February 19th, 2008 - 1:36 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 19 (IANS) The March 8 elections in Malaysia may see the rise of Mukhriz Mahathir, son of Malaysia's long-time prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, on the country's political arena. Mahathir ... Read more...
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Malaysian Sikh leader’s sons may contest election
February 18th, 2008 - 12:57 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 18 (IANS) Karpal Singh, a prominent Malaysian Sikh leader, may ask two of his four sons to fight the upcoming parliamentary elections, the media reported Monday. Karpal Singh, a ... Read more...
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HINDRAF leader wants opportunity to rebut allegations
February 5th, 2008 - 2:36 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, Feb.5 (ANI): Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) legal adviser M. Manoharan has said that he will be applying to the Royal Commission of Inquiry to allow him to rebut allegations ... Read more...
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Kuala Lumpur High Court to take decision on Hindraf leaders’ case on Feb 26
January 29th, 2008 - 10:19 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 29 (ANI): The Kuala Lumpur High Court will deliver its verdict over on a habeas corpus application filed by five leaders of the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) on ... Read more...
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ISA advisory board to decide fate of Hindraf leaders
January 11th, 2008 - 4:02 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 11 (ANI): Five ethnic Indians belonging to the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) who were detained by authorities in Malaysia for spearheading a massive anti-government protests will face Internal ... Read more...
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Malaysian leaders pledge to uplift standard of living of Indians
January 1st, 2008 - 2:03 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, Jan.1 (ANI): Malaysian Works Minister Samy Vellu said his resolution for the New Year is to uplift the standard of living in the Indian community.
He said the Malaysian Indian ... Read more...
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Court rejects habeas corpus application of Hindraf lawyer
December 19th, 2007 - 2:30 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 19 (ANI): The habeas corpus application filed for the release of Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) lawyer M. Manoharan, who was detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA), has ... Read more...
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HINDRAF leader’s detention violates Malaysian law, says lawyer
December 15th, 2007 - 2:02 pm ICT by admin
Ipoh (Malaysia), Dec.15 (ANI): A lawyer representing HINDRAF leader M. Manoharan has objected to the unconstitutional detention of his client under the country's Internal Security Act (ISA).
DAP National Chairman Karpal Singh ... Read more...
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