The return of the confused PAS

Chronicle of Events from a confused Pakatan Rakyat.

1.MCA wants 30 percent bumiputera equity in public-listed companies to be abolished. 

2.But PAS and ABIM ( Anwar's boys? ) WARNS not to stir hornets nest by abolishing Bumi's rights. PAS Youth chief Salahuddin Ayub said that the 30-percent equity must be retained and defended "even if the target has been reached!"

3. DAP slams PAS.

4. Datuk Sri Anwar Ibrahim says nothing.

I wonder how long they are going to do this same 'ol' thing again and again!. Let me quote an article written by Mr.Baradan Kuppusamy in THE STAR.

On the one hand, it frequently falls on the values of Islam to defend rights, namely over the rights of Hindu Rights Action Front supporters to demonstrate even at the Prime Minister’s Hari Raya gathering but at the same time the party rejects the appointment of a Chinese as PKNS general manager.

This clearly shows PAS is not as confused as I think. They were never confused with their stand. They are just bunch of good actors I would  say. In front of Indians they would say "Valghe Makkal Sakthi,Equal Rights for Everyone!" , infront of Malays they say " Long Live DEB! The economy pies is ours and ours only!!"

Now , who is doing SANDIWARA? Now , who is playing the race cards? Now, who is being RASICT?

Novinthen Krishnan.

P.S : - Datuk Sri Najib welcomes debate on abolishing NEP style policies gradually.

*NOTE : This post reflects my personal opinion, and not Putera MIC's, it's leaders or the members.Bricks or flowers can be thrown at me via email :- novinthen@gmail.com .*

Happy Deepavali

Putera MIC calls for donations from the public (The Star Updates)

THE Putera MIC has launched a book donation drive campaign to upgrade the libraries in Tamil schools nationwide.

“We aim to collect 5,000 books and distribute them to at least one Tamil school in each state,” said the Putera MIC national coordinator P. Kamalanathan.

The campaign will run till the end of this year and the books will be delivered to the respective schools by the beginning of next year.

He said there was a serious need for good books in Tamil schools.

“We want to help within our means. Since we can’t afford to give them tables and chairs, we are trying our best to help in our own way,” he said.

According to Kamalanathan, eligible schools who request for the book aid will be given priority.

Here they are: Kamalanathan (third from right) handing over new books to Thanasekaran. Looking on are Putera MIC information chief Premnath (second from right), Uvaraja Maniam (right) and the assistant secretary Padmarajah Selvarajah

“We will also be visiting the schools to ensure that they have valid reasons to accept the book aid,” he added.

He urged the public to donate unused school books and other relevant reading materials like encylopaedias, dictionaries or even religious or language-based books.

“For those who have Mandarin books or Islamic religious books, you can donate it as well and we will hand it over to Chinese or the Malay schools that need it,” Kamalanathan added.

The Putera MIC website has details of drop off zones around the country. However if the donors have difficulty bringing the books to the zones, Putera MIC members are willing to pick them up.

For more information log on to www.puteramic.net or call the project director, M. Thanasekaran at 012480 1980 or Putera MIC information chief, A. Premnath at 017-3330535.

(blogger's say) More recognition for blogging

THE role that bloggers play in disseminating information cannot be under-estimated. Just like mainstream media, blogging has become a tool to educate and create awareness among communities, said P. Kamalanathan, national co-ordinator for Putera MIC.

Kamalanathan points out that Malaysian Indian bloggers have become instrumental in influencing public opinion in the country and drawing attention from outside the country.

The pool of bloggers of Indian origin in Malaysia, for instance, has become instrumental in influencing public opinion in the country and drawing attention from outside the country, he pointed out.

“Bloggers of Indian origin in the country may be only one per cent of the total Malaysian bloggers, but the role that they play in disseminating information, sharing ideas and voicing laypeople’s grievances cannot be denied. They have shown that they are not only capable of expressing themselves in words, but also have the capability to pull in foreign blog readers.”

Recognising blogging as an essential tool to share information, Putera MIC has taken the initiative to organise the Manya Blogger Awards. This initiative not only recognises and honours the best of Malaysian Indian bloggers, but also aims to encourage more Malaysian Indians to blog.

“Manya, derived from Sanskrit, means honourable or respectable, and it is aptly used here to recognise extraordinary Malaysian Indian bloggers who have contributed to creating a more knowledgeable and better society,” Kamalanathan explained.

Since it was announced in June, the initiative has received tremendous response. Putera MIC has already shortlisted the finalists under nine categories based on theme or genre and two special awards for the most popular bloggers. Of the nine categories, eight are targeted specifically at Indian bloggers.

Winners will be decided by online votes from readers, and a panel of independent judges. The awards ceremony is scheduled to be held in the middle of this month.

According to Kamalanathan, Putera MIC also sees the Manya Blogger Awards initiative as a trial run to undertake bigger campaigns to promote blogging to all Malaysians irrespective of race. For example, the awards next year will not only focus on Malaysians of Indian origin, but also all Malaysians.

Putera MIC also supports Bloggers Buff, a workshop-cum-forum to gather Malaysian bloggers from different genres to network and explore the various issues and aspects of blogging. The event aims to, among others, create a good network of Malaysian bloggers of different genres, alienate fear and negative perception of blogs in mainstream print media, and promote responsible blogging.

Kamalanathan also dispelled any notion that Putera MIC’s attention on bloggers is to have a political influence on them.

“The younger generation is Net savvy. They prefer to gather information and research on the Internet. We recognise the influence bloggers have on the younger generation. In particular, the aim is to encourage them via blogs to be involved in community development programmes, and for bloggers to positively influence the development of their communities,” he pointed out.

Putera MIC is on "Book Donation Drive"

Updated from MIC HQ
07/10/2008 | 3.50Pm

Putera MIC Appeals to public to donate books for students aged 6 to 13 years old.This is a part of Putera MIC's efforst to strengthen SRJK(T) in various acpect possible.

Our Objective

• To help strengthen libraries in SRJK(T) in various par of the country
• To encourage readung habits among indian students studying in SRJK(T) by provising free books
• To nurture reading as hobby among students in the SRJK(T)

The Star News Updates:

Seven temples awaiting land titles to relocate

SEVEN temples in Puchong are awaiting land titles in order to relocate.

Awtar Singh, special assistant to Seri Serdang assemblyman Datuk Dr Mohd Satim Diman, highlighted the plight of the Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist temples recently.

New site: Two Hindu temples, one Buddhist temple and one Sikh temple will be built on this piece of land in Lebuh Puteri in Puchong.

He pointed out that these temples had already settled the planning issues with the local council, and were waiting for the state government and Land Office to issue them the land titles.

The temples are Persatuan Penganut Devi Arulmigu Sri Nagakali Jai Munis­warar in Puchong Hartamas, Kuil Aum Sri Maha Aathi Nageswary Amman in Puchong Gateway, Persatuan Pengu­rusan Kuil Maha Mariamman in Taman Perindustrian Pusat Bandar Puchong, Kuil Naga Nagawasrya Amman in Taman Puchong Intan, Kuil Aaudayar Muniswarar Alayam in Bandar Puteri Puchong, Persatuan Penganut Agama Sikh in Batu 14 Puchong and Persatuan Penganut Agama Buddha in Bandar Puteri Puchong.

“These temples have been given land to relocate and some have already had the structures put up by the deve­lopers.

“The land has been endorsed in the One-Stop Centre in the Subang Jaya Municipal Council and the district officer was supposed to submit papers to the state government for approval.

“Once approved, the temples will have to submit applications for the land titles.

“But the district officer hasn’t done his part yet,” Awtar said.

He said he has spoken to Selangor health, plantation workers and caring government committee chairman Dr Xavier Jeyakumar, who is also in the three-man committee on non-Muslim religious affairs, about three months ago but no action had been taken so far.

“I urge him to call for a meeting at the Land Office to hear the problems of these temples. The Land Office can get the paper work done immediately to send to the Selangor exco for approval,” he said.

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Putera MIC leadership program in cameron Highlands

Last week 27 th September 2008, Putera MIC has organized a leadership program for all Puteran's of Putera MIC. This events was a successful event.Pictures for Your Views

Handling Stress

I bet most of us face stress more then relaxation, I hope this article will be to guide us to reduce our stress to lower level.

Everybody experiences stress. A certain amount is even good for you. Too much stress can damage your physical, emotional, and mental health. Since it is not always possible to prevent stress, we all need to learn how to reduce it. Choose among the following techniques what you think will work best for you. Make them part of your everyday life.

1. PREVENT IT. How much stress do you cause just by putting unnecessary pressure on yourself? Do you over react to little things that annoy you? Every time you let anger or frustration take control, it drains away good energy and sidetracks you from more important things. Obviously, you can't always control what goes on around you, but you can control how you respond. Try a little more patience next time you get caught in traffic and you'll avoid unnecessary stress.

2. SET GOALS. Some people drift through life going from crisis to crisis letting stress build up. If you set goals, you can take better control of your life. Think where you'd like to be in 1 year or 5 years. Be realistic by starting with small, daily goals, then build up from there. Re-evaluate your goals from time to time and be prepared to adjust them as changes occur in your life.

3. ESTABLISH PRIORITIES. Do you often feel rushed because "there's no time"? Why not regulate the pace of your life? Plan ahead. Make a list of tasks in order of priority. Concentrate on what's really important to you and drop those things that only waste your energy.

4. TAKE TIME OUT. Spend a few minutes alone each day to break the routine. This helps ease stress and gives you a better perspective of what's around you. Set aside time during the week for recreation, hobbies, or exercise. Regular exercise is an excellent way to reduce stress. Physical fitness gives you a feeling of well-being by relieving tension and increasing productivity.

5. HAVE FAITH. Peace of mind comes to those who trust in God's power to lessen life's burdens through prayer.

6. THINK POSITIVELY. Having a positive attitude will help you assert yourself and feel more in control. You waste energy if you constantly criticize yourself or set unrealistic goals. Negative thoughts generally produce negative results. Instead of saying, "I can't," practice saying, "I can." You'll be surprised how much more you can accomplish.

7. HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR. Laughter can be one of the best medicines for stress. Being able to laugh at yourself and the world can break tension and give you some relief from stress.

8. COMMUNICATE. Suffering in silence only increases the stress you build up inside. Talk over your feelings and concerns with your family, a friend, counselor, preacher, or health professional. "Thinking out loud" like this not only relieves stress, but may also shed new light on your problems. Learn to listen and consider suggestions with an open mind.

9. MAKE DECISIONS. Most people have no idea how much stress they create for themselves by resisting change. They wait, hoping a situation will go back to the way it was. Why wait when you have choices and could make a decision? When it's time to change old habits and move forward, make your own change for the better.

10. GET SUPPORT. Do you sometimes find problems too personal to discuss? Or feel they may be too much of a burden on others? Find a support group in your community. Remember, you're not alone. Other people with similar problems understand what you're going through without the need for lengthy explanations. They share your concerns and they want to learn how to cope with stress, too.

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