With newly appointed Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo being the sole representative of the three million-plus Indians (who make up 6.6% of the population), PMX has been accused of sidelining the community with criticisms that his song and dance routine – ala Indian film legend MGR – was merely to court votes in the last elections.
The unity government should shift its focus towards the Indian community, which played a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the recent state polls, said Senator Datuk C. Sivarraajh.
A former DAP MP said that while Indians are wary of casting their ballots for Perikatan Nasional (PN), PH’s track record in terms of Indian representation is also less than alluring.
The Pardons Board should disclose the reasons behind its decision to grant ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak a reduced prison sentence and fine, said Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh.
