Prof. Dr.Ramasamy is a Perai assemblyperson and Penang deputy chief minister II. Here are what he thinks about Mahathir Mohamad, former Prime Minister of Malaysia: I never really thought that the former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad’s daughter Marina Mahathir would write a book about him.I really don’t know what the objective of the book that […]
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Malaysian Indian leader has no ties with LTTE, says peace negotiator
Malaysian Indian leader Prof P Ramasamy who is on the radar of several Muslim activists for his offensive attitude against Zakir Naik has now started getting support from international quarters. Muslim leaders are accusing the Malaysian Indian of having connections with the now defunct Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) which was fighting for a […]
Hundreds of Muslims hit street against Malaysian Indian leader with chants of Allah-o-Akbar (video)
Malaysian Indian leader and Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P Ramasamy who is under fire from several Muslim leaders for his unyielding stance on radical preacher Zakir Naik wanted by India. The Mufti of Perlis Asri Zainul Abidin today praised the Muslim protesters who marched in George Town today against the Malaysian Indian leader amidst […]
Malaysian Indian leader in spat with Muslim leaders on Zakir Naik, wins praise for peacekeeping in Aceh
Malaysian Indian leader Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P Ramasamy who is under fire from several Muslim leaders for trying his unyielding stance on radical preacher Zakir Naik wanted by India was also instrumental in bringing peace to Aceh. Now, you may know that Aceh is Sharia-ruled Muslim majority province of Indonesia and Ramasamy is […]
Thaipusam: Coconut breaking is not a contest
In Penang, Malaysia, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) has called for less breaking of coconuts after last year’s Thaipusam where about 400,000 broken coconuts were found with their flesh intact. CAP education officer NV Subbarow is quoted by the Free Malaysia Today as saying that since breaking more coconuts mean more luck hence people […]
Hindu Temple demolition in Malaysia angers Hindus, leader denounces the act
Penang Deputy Chief Minister Prof. Dr.Ramasamy took to social media to denounce the demolition of Hindu Temple in Johor, Malaysia that has sparked a major row. Calling the Hindu Temple demolition in Johor a mockery of constitutional safeguards he said that the destruction of places of worship is an affront to the decency and well being […]
Malaysian Indian leader expresses displeasure over alleged presence of Zakir Naik in Malaysia
Is Zakir Naik hiding in Malaysia? That is one question on which Malaysian government is playing hide and seek with not just the world community, specifically India, but also with its own Malaysian Indian citizens who are alarmed by the presence of Zakir Naik on their motherland. Reacting to a report ” Zakir Naik attends […]
A 100-year old Hindu Temple is on target in Malaysia
Hindus in Malaysia are protesting against The Sime Darby Group which is allegedly threatening a historical Hindu Temple. Sime Darby is a Malaysia-based diversified multinational with operations in 25 countries & 4 territories and a total workforce of more than 120,000 employees. The group is involved in 5 core sectors, namely Plantation, Industrial Equipment, Motors, Property, and […]
Thaipusam provides meaning and purpose to Tamil Hindus!
For the Tamil Hindus, the holy Thaipusam is an important religious occasion. This is the post by Penang Deputy Chief Minister P Ramasamy where he underlines its importance for Tamil Hindus: From a Hindu religous perspective, Thaipusam is all about worshipping and adoring the good deeds performed by Lord Muruga. However, the fervor, passion and enthusiasm […]
Malaysia: Moral policing in Hindu festival draws criticism
Hindu festival Thaipusam is around the corner and is a moment of happiness for the Hindus in Malaysia. Thaipusam is a major Hindu festival in Malaysia and draws tourists from across the world. Millions of Hindus visit Selangor (Batu Caves Sri Subramaniam Temple), Penang (Waterfalls Murugan Temple), Ipoh (Gunong Cheroh Murugan Temple) and the Temples […]