The Home Ministry today rejected the renewal of Tamil daily Makkal Osai's publication permit, a move believed to be related to the widespread coverage given to the opposition. When contacted, Makkal Osai general manager SM Periasamy confirmed that the ministry issued the letter which stated that the daily's application 'will not be considered'.
NORMAN FERNANDEZ is a lawyer in private practice with a passionate interest in Malaysian politics. "I write because I have something to say, one person speaking to many"- Pramoedya Ananta Toer.
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