Dato Nalla confident in the leadership of Dato Seri Najib Abdul Razak

Congratulating Dato Seri Najib on his appointment, MIUP president said Najib has pledged to unite all Malaysians under the 'One Malaysia' concept and MIUP is very confident that the One Malaysia concept will be successful.

Dato Nalla , also expressed his gratitude to former premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi for his contributions to the Indian community,and the formation of MIUP.

MIUP president Dato Nalla K.S also said the party is confident that Dato Seri Najib will be an excellent prime minister based on his track record and experiences as the deputy prime minister.

Dato Nalla "He has the vision and is considered a far-sighted leader. I am sure that he will be a prime minister for all Malaysians."

"He has the qualities needed to steer Malaysia out of a possible economic recession. I believe that unity will be his top priority, and that he will safeguard the interest of all races politically, economically and socially," he said .

Dato Nalla also said "Even as deputy prime minister, Najib has demonstrated his consideration for multiracial Malaysians when he mentioned that the government was moving towards the liberalisation of unfair and discriminatory practices based on race."

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Happy Chinese New Year

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Nalla:What caused the scars?

The same matter was also raised by Malaysian Indian United Party president KS Nallakaruppan, who said that the police must come clean on the matter.

"This is the second incident in a short period of time. First we had the case of car park attendant B Prabakar and now this," he told Malaysiakini.

The Prabakar-case involved police personnel allegedly abusing and pouring hot water on the man while being questioned in police custody. He was picked up to assist in investigations into a robbery.

Subsequently, seven police personnel were charged with voluntarily causing hurt to Prabakar and 18-year-old C Solomon Raj to make them confess to a criminal intimidation case.

Nallakaruppan said that the police must similarly show accountability and transparency in the Kugan matter and bring the wrongdoers to justice.

"The police must reveal why Kugan had so many scars on his body. Why were there deep cuts in his wrists?

"And they must also explain how the interrogation was conducted and by whom," he said.

Happy Deepavali

Deepavali is a colorful festival that is celebrated by all Hindus worldwide, which is also known as the festival of lights. This festival usually falls around late October and November. One important practice that the Hindus follow during the festival is to light oil lamps in their homes on Deepavali morning. By lighting the oil lamps, the Hindus are thanking the gods for the happiness, knowledge, peace and wealth that they have received. The Hindus consider Deepavali as one of the most important festivals to celebrate. May this Deepavali be a wonderful new beginning to a year filled with happiness and prosperity for you! Happy Deepavali To All Malaysian Indians and MIUP members.

Nalla:Mudalah Bercakap Kalau Belum Berkuasa

UMUM mengetahui Datuk K.S. Nallakaruppan suatu ketika adalah rakan karib Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Keakraban itu ketara hinggakan beliau dipenjarakan kerana mempertahankan perjuangan Penasihat Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) itu.

Bagaimanapun Mei tahun lalu, bekas Ketua Bahagian PKR Kepong itu membuat keputusan mengejut keluar parti kerana hilang kepercayaan terhadap kepimpinan Anwar.

Pada kempen pilihan raya kecil Parlimen Permatang Pauh ini, meskipun mendakwa nyawanya diugut, Nallakaruppan tetap muncul untuk membantu jentera Barisan Nasional (BN) di beberapa kawasan kampung sekitar Permatang Pauh.

Ditemui selepas berceramah di Kampung Kubang Ulu, Bukit Mertajam semalam, beliau memberitahu wartawan Utusan Malaysia, ABDUL MUIN SAPIDIN mengenai peluang bekas rakan rapatnya itu pada pilihan raya tersebut.

Dulu Datuk rakan karib Anwar selama lebih 30 tahun. Mengapa sekarang menentang perjuangan beliau?

NALLAKARUPPAN: Saya mengenali Anwar bukan sekejap tapi lebih 30 tahun. Saya menghormatinya bukan sahaja sebagai seorang sahabat tetapi seorang pemimpin. Malah, saya masuk penjara Sungai Buloh semata-mata mahu mempertahankan perjuangannya.

Tetapi melihat tindak-tanduknya sejak beberapa tahun lalu, saya dapati beliau bukan lagi seorang rakan dan pejuang negara yang pernah saya kenal. Beliau hanya mementingkan diri sendiri yang bercita-cita besar untuk menjadi Perdana Menteri.

Ada menganggap keputusan anda keluar daripada PKR kerana dipengaruhi pihak tertentu untuk menjatuhkan Anwar.

NALLAKARUPPAN: Seperti yang saya nyatakan, saya mengenali beliau cukup lama. Saya tidak berniat hendak menyerang peribadi beliau. Namun pendirian saya itu berubah setelah saya tidak tahan melihat rakyat terus tertipu dengan janji-janji kosongnya untuk memenuhi impian menjadi Perdana Menteri.

Sebenarnya, bukan mudah membuat keputusan keluar parti (PKR), tetapi saya fikir masak-masak bahawa saya mesti mempertahankan apa yang sepatutnya saya perjuangkan. PKR bukan berjuang untuk rakyat tetapi berjuang untuk Anwar Ibrahim. Sebab itu ramai mengatakan beliau ‘pelakon nombor satu’.

Kenapa anda berkata demikian?

NALLAKARUPPAN: Saya tahu benar bahawa beliau hanya berbohong kepada masyarakat semata-mata untuk mendapatkan undi mereka sahaja. Paling jelas bagaimana beliau mahu meraih sokongan masyarakat India. Sentimen yang Anwar buat ialah mencetuskan ketegangan sehinggalah wujudnya kumpulan yang menentang kerajaan seperti Hindraf. Anwar berlakon sebagai pejuang untuk rakyat.

Sejauh mana maklum balas daripada masyarakat India?

NALLAKARUPPAN: Orang India perlu fikir apakah sumbangan Anwar kepada masyarakat India terutama ketika beliau memegang jawatan Timbalan Perdana Menteri dan Menteri Kewangan. Sekarang pula beliau bangga mendakwa beliau seperti Sivaji the boss kononnya mahu menyelamatkan orang India. Ini semua dilakukan untuk menarik sokongan orang India dan berharap dengan sokongan itu membantu beliau jadi Perdana Menteri. Tapi saya fikir lama kelamaan orang India akan sedar bahawa ini sekadar permainan politik Anwar.

Anwar nampaknya yakin akan menang dalam pilihan raya kecil ini dan mahu menjadikan kemenangan itu platform mengetuai kerajaan bulan depan. Benarkah?

NALLAKARUPPAN: Saya fikir rakyat Malaysia perlu membuat penilaian berdasarkan rekod perkhidmatan Anwar selama ini. Dalam semua ceramahnya, Anwar bercakap beliau mahu buat itu, buat ini untuk tarik sokongan. Kita yang dengar ceramah Anwar memang seronok, sedap mendengarnya. Tapi memanglah mudah bercakap kalau kita belum berkuasa

Nalla:Party and I behind Barisan

Businessman Dato K.S Nallakaruppan, the former ally close friend of Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, is in Permatang Pauh to support the Barisan Nasional.
Nallakaruppan, who now head the Malaysian Indian United Party (MIUP), said his party members would be in the constituency to help the Barisan campaign.
He quit PKR in May last year after a rift with Anwar. He formed MIUP in September same year. In May this year, he pledged his full support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi .
When asked for his opinion on the by-election and Barisan's chances, Nallakaruppan said there was no doubt it would be tough fight.

WE SUPPORT BARISAN NASIONAL

It is not so much where we are, but in which direction we are moving , MIUP is always moving the right way , WE SUPPORT BARISAN NASIONAL .