Don’t preach to us about working with PAS, MIC leader tells DAP

PETALING JAYA: Many political parties, including DAP, have collaborated with PAS in the past, and it is hypocritical to criticise MIC for being open to working with the Islamist party, says an MIC leader. MIC national strategic officer Datuk Thinalan T Rajagopalu said Malaysian political history showed that DAP had worked with PAS previously and even...

MIC VP Murugiah injured in Bangi accident

KUALA LUMPUR: MIC vice-president Datuk T. Murugiah was injured in a road accident on the North-South Expressway near the Bangi interchange on Sunday (June 22). In the incident at about 8.30pm, the former Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department was on his way home after officiating the Bakri MIC Division annual general meeting in Johor. According...

Dr Wee conveys condolences to Palanivel’s family

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has extended his condolences to the family of former MIC president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel, who passed away at Hospital Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday (June 17) morning. "The late Palanivel was a prominent political figure who contributed significantly to the nation, particularly during his tenure as Natural Resources...

Stop whining, engage and help the people instead, says PM

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim lambasted leaders who complained and criticised the government's efforts to assist all races, stating that such actions were damaging to the people. The Prime Minister said instead, leaders should choose to engage with the government to collaborate in assisting the people regardless of race and to develop the nation. Anwar said the...

State polls: Claims of rocky Umno-MIC relations show rivals’ desperation, says Zahid

PETALING JAYA: Rivals are painting an image of disharmony between Umno and MIC because they are desperate to gain political mileage, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Barisan Nasional chairman said after a special meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday (Aug 2), it is clear that MIC and Umno have enjoyed...