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- Najib visits Vatican; Malaysians write to Pope
- முதலில் இந்தியர்களின் பிரச்னைகளைத் தீருங்கள்; பிறகு வாருங்கள் சவாலுக்கு, சார்ல்ஸ்
- தமிழ் மொழிக்கு மதிப்பளிக்கும் பினாங்கு அரசு
- அறுவருக்கு காவல் முறையல்ல
- FACELIFT FOR LITTLE INDIA
Najib visits Vatican; Malaysians write to Pope Posted: 18 Jul 2011 09:52 PM PDT By Aliran, 8 July 201 A group of 365 Catholics and other Christians in Malaysia, including a string of priests and religious, have signed a joint letter to Pope Benedict XVI expressing their concern over Prime Minister Najib Razak's official visit to the Vatican on 18 July 2011 in view of recent developments in the country. The letter highlighted concerns about the lack of democratic rights and religious freedom in Malaysia to enable the Pope to "understand more critically and comprehensively the political and social realities" lest the pontiff is "presented with a one-sided view of developments" in the country. The group said while it welcomed the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and the Holy See, and believes that Malaysia's experience in inter-religious living and cooperation has lessons to offer to other multireligious multiethnic societies, they are wary about the timing of Najib's visit to the Vatican. They expressed concern that foreign governments and leaders who host Najib in his travels might be influenced by his pronouncements which extol the spirit of moderation, whereas in fact his government has used unnecessarily excessive force time and time again. The latest examples of this have been the undemocratic treatment of civil society groups in Bersih's Walk for Democracy episode and the ongoing detention without trial of six political activists, including an opposition MP, under harsh security laws. The letter also highlighted how Najib and other BN leaders, in trying to stem the popular support for Bersih's call for clean and fair elections, have manipulated ethnoreligious sentiments irresponsibly and attempted to demonise Bersih leaders as anti-Islam. The signatories pointed out that there had been curbs to freedom of religion despite this fundamental human right being guaranteed in the Malaysian Constitution. The group also expressed their suspicion that there could be a hidden political agenda to win electoral support among the Christians of Sabah and Sarawak especially through this visit to the Vatican. They ended the letter with the hope that the Holy See would consider their concerns seriously and be guided by the Holy Spirit in its dealings with the Malaysian government. |
முதலில் இந்தியர்களின் பிரச்னைகளைத் தீருங்கள்; பிறகு வாருங்கள் சவாலுக்கு, சார்ல்ஸ் Posted: 18 Jul 2011 07:58 PM PDT மூலம் :- மலேசியா இன்று 18 Jul | செய்தி| அதில் இந்தியர்கள் சலைத்தவர்கள் அல்லர் என பேரணியில் கலந்துக் கொண்ட இந்தியர்களின் எண்ணிக்கை காட்டுகிறது என கிள்ளான் நாடாளுமன்ற உறுப்பினர் சார்ல்ஸ் சந்தியாகோ கூறினார். "இது ஒரு பெண்ணின் உரிமை அல்ல. இது ஓர் இந்தியரின் உரிமை. நமது குடியுரிமை. யாரிடமிருந்தும் பறிக்க முடியாத உரிமையை ஓர் இந்திய பெண்மணியிடமிருந்து பறிக்கச் சொன்னபோது நமது மஇகா தலைவர்கள் என்ன செய்து கொண்டிருந்தார்கள்", என கேள்வி எழுப்பிய சார்ல்ஸ் இதற்கும் அமைதியாக இருந்தது மட்டும்தானே மிச்சம் என வேடிக்கையாக கூறினார். மலேசியாவிலுள்ள அனைத்து இந்தியர்களும் அந்நாவலைத் தடை செய்யக் கோரியிருந்தபோது, அதில் சிறு மாற்றங்களுடன் மறுபடியும் பாட புத்தகமாக கொண்டு வரப்படும் என்று கூறப்பட்டபோது நமது மஇகா தலைவர்கள் என்ன செய்துக் கொண்டிருந்தனர்", என்ற வினாவைத் தொடுத்த சார்ல்ஸ், இவ்வாறுதான் அவர்கள் இத்தனைக் காலமும் இருந்து வருகிறார்கள் என நான் சொன்னால்தான் தெரியுமா என்ன? என்றார். நீர் என்ன செய்தீர் என்று ம.வெற்றிவேல் என்னைக் கேட்டிருந்தார். "கிணற்று தவளையாக இருக்கும் அவருக்கு நான் என் தொகுதி மக்களுக்கும் இந்தியர்களுக்கும் என்னென்ன செய்துள்ளேன், நடாளுமன்றத்தில் என்னென்ன விவகாரங்கள் பற்றி வாதாடியுள்ளேன் என்பது போன்ற விவரங்களை எனது வலைப்பதிவு அல்லது நாடாளுமன்ற வலைத்தளம் ஆகியவற்றிலிருந்து தெரிந்துக் கொள்ளலாம் என கூறிய சார்ல்ஸ், ஒரு வேளை அவருக்கு அவற்றிலுள்ள விவரங்கள் தெளிவாக புரியாமல் போனால், நேரடியாக விவாதம் நடத்த நான் தயார். ம.வெற்றிவேல் தயாரா?", என்று அவர் சவால் விடுத்தார். |
தமிழ் மொழிக்கு மதிப்பளிக்கும் பினாங்கு அரசு Posted: 18 Jul 2011 02:15 AM PDT |
Posted: 18 Jul 2011 02:04 AM PDT |
Posted: 18 Jul 2011 01:18 AM PDT Source: The Selangor Times By Brenda Ch’ng Klang: Little India, which is synonymous with traffic snarls, crime and filth besides being prone to flash floods, is getting an upgrade to improve the image of the royal town. ” Major infrastructure upgrades will be undertaken by the council to improve the street’s (Jalan Tengku Kelana) appearance and to give it a new image”, said Datuk Abdul Ghani Pateh Akhir. The Klang Orang Besar, who is also a councillor at the Klang Municipal Council (MPK), said the upgrades would be carried out in stages under the council’s local draft plan. The improvements include replacing all streetlight bulbs with light-emitting diode (LED) lights to provide brighter lighting, and installing closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras. The measures are to ensure the safety of shoppers. MPK will also propose a study to be carried out by the Public Works Department (JKR) to resolve traffic woes. ” Something major has to be done about traffic on the street because there have been numerous complaints about the congestion”, said Abdul Ghani. He is also pushing for Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) to change existing electricity cables to prevent electrical fires from destroying the pre-war shoplots. He added that MPK was also waiting for the shopowners to send in their own proposals before starting work to improve the facade of popular tourist attraction. To speed up the process, Abdul Ghani wants shopowners to share ideas and submit their proposals to council quickly. Meanwhile, the council has allocated RM3.5 million for flood mitigation works. The funds are being used to install new drainage systems through-out Jalan Tengku Kelana and to build three additional flood retention ponds. Three existing main water culverts will also be replaced, while back-alley drains and their small piping will be resized to wider ones to prevent blockage and leakage. The year-long project will start in November. ” I’m relieved that they are finally fixing the problem. I have been putting up with this problem for more than 50 years”, said shopowner Ng Chin Kheng. Despite the proposed plans and upgrades, shopowners are still worried about water and electricity supply and rubbish collection for the upcoming Deepavali festival period on Oct 26. ” Every Deepavali, we face disruption of water and electricity . I have even seen sparks from the electricity cables outside my shop, and there were times I thought they were going to explore”, said Klang Indian Chamber of Commerce chairperson NP Raman. He added that there are no enforcement officers to oversee traffic congestion and heavy traffic flow during the festive month. To make matters worse, illegal double parking and illegal traders who conduct business along the roads disrupt traffic flow. ” It is hard for us to do business when people cannot access our shop due to illegal traders who trade right out shops”, said Little India Business Association president Muthusamy Thirumeni. Despite numerous complaints, he said nothing has been done to resolve their problems. Now, the president and chairperson of the two committees want the council to set up a response team to address issues that will arise during Deepavali. ” A meeting will be held with all authorities at the end of the month to discuss the procedures to ensure that operations on the street run smoothly during the festival”, said Klang Member of Parliament Charles Santiago. He asked shopowners to list all problemsbefore the next meeting. This list will then be sent to MPK,TNB, Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor (Syabas) and Alam Flora. He urged police and MPK enforcement officers to patrol the streets during the festive month. |
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