FROM 9 Feb to 15 Feb 2009, the Chinese and Malay press focused on the ongoing political crisis in Perak and the upcoming Bukit Gantang and Bukit Selambau by-elections. Additionally, the Chinese press also focused on assemblyperson Hee Yit Foong’s resignation from the DAP, while the Malay press commented on the need to respect and […]
Thaipusam
Mysterious death, martyr and Thaipusam
Translation by Sharmila Valli NarayananFOR the week of 9 to 15 Feb, the Tamil papers highlighted the inquiry into the death of an actress; K Muthukumaran’s martyrdom; and the incidents during Thaipusam. Death of an actress The inquest into the death of local Tamil drama actress K Sujatha, 29, made headlines in Malaysia Nanban and Makkal Osai. Sujatha (Source: […]
Man watching ‘kavadi’ procession killed
IPOH, 10 Feb 2009: A man watching a ‘kavadi’ procession with his two young boys was slashed to death in Medan Kidd early this morning. Ipoh police district chief, ACP Azisman Alias, said S Savarimuthu, 37, from Taman Desa Pakatan here had serious head and chest injuries and died on the way to the Raja […]
Takeovers and killings
Translation by Sharmila Valli NarayananFOR the week of 2 to 8 Feb 2009, the Tamil papers highlighted the political tussle in Perak, the effect of the Sri Lankan war, and the Thaipusam festivities. Fallout in Perak The political events in Perak that resulted in the state’s takeover by the Barisan Nasional (BN) were widely reported in the Tamil papers […]
Thaipusam: Stern action against illegal gatherings
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 Feb 2009: Stern action awaits those organising illegal gatherings during the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves this weekend, police warned today. The three-day event, which is expected to attract some one million Hindus, tourists and people from all walks of life, should be trouble-free and the cops are leaving no stone unturned […]
RapidPenang provides shuttle service for Thaipusam
PENANG, 4 Feb 2009: Rapid Penang Sdn Bhd (RapidPenang) will provide a special service from 7 Feb to 9 Feb to cater for increased passengers during the Thaipusam festival. Its creative communication manager, Yap Lee Ying said 10 additional buses would ply from the Weld Quay (jetty) to Pulau Tikus and Komtar and back every […]
