Chennai, March 24 : Malaysia’s interest in signing an agreement with India to protect Indian workers is a diversionary tactic intended to keep the latter quiet on the rights of Malaysians of Indian origin, a leader of the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) said here Monday.

“Such an MoU (memorandum of understanding) protecting just the Indian workers’ rights will effectively silence the government of India on the issue of rights of Malaysians of Indian origin,” said Hindraf leader P. Waytha Moorthy.

“There are workers of all nationalities in Malaysia and the country has enough laws to protect foreign workers. An MoU with India will only create discrimination between foreign workers in Malaysia.”

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Brief Statement

HINDRAF is disappointed with the decision of the High Court. Once again the Malaysian Judiciary has failed to uphold principles enshrined in the Federal constitution and unjustly denied the 5 their freedom.

Our struggle for their release and the 18 demands would continue with worldwide protest on the 100th day of ISA arrests which falls on 22nd march 2008. Strategic cities, tourist and economic locations would see a worldwide protest for the unjust caused on the 5 HINDRAF leaders and their families.

P. Waytha Moorthy
Chairman
HINDRAF
currently in London

Karpal said the court threw out the defence argument that the detention was unlawful because there had been no 60-day investigation period beforehand.

“I think their detention has far-reaching consequences. You are placing dictatorial powers in the hands of the internal security minister,” he said.

Hindraf infuriated the government by mounting a mass rally last November alleging discrimination against minority ethnic Indians in Malaysia.

Hindraf members immediately condemned the decision and vowed to punish the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition in March 8 general elections.

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HINDRAF’s appeal was rejected by High Court today. The judge incharge also mentioned that the the ministers could order a person to be detained under Section 8 of the ISA. What is this section for and why does the ministers have the power to use this? I seriously don’t know what is this all about…Will be really glad if anyone could enlighten our fellow readers… Meanwhile, Gobind Singh Deo, son of Karpal Singh said that he will file an appeal with the Federal Court and they will fight to the end. Hats off to him and his father. Till when they’re going to detain our heroes??? Hope to see the end soon. Praying hard…you pray too…

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WHY WE MUST SAY NO TO BATU CAVES THAIPUSAM THIS YEAR?

• We the Malaysian Indian Community must convey a strong & clear message of the disappointment of 25thNov.2007.
• The contribution by Malaysian Indians to Batu Caves during Thaipusam is HUGE!!!
• Average number of people visits Batu Caves during Thaipusam is 800,000 in 2007.
• The Batu Caves Temple Committee lead by R.Nadarajah has willfully organized the attack on 25thNov.2007 against the devotees who gathered peacefully.
• As a result the devotees were arrested, miss-treated & some lost their jobs! The lost is HUGE!!!
• The temple management is controlled by R.Nadaraja & his family members.

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