![Vigneswaran retains MIC president’s post for third consecutive term Vigneswaran retains MIC president’s post for third consecutive term](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-12/71576416966_TanSriSAVignesw.jpg)
Vigneswaran retains MIC president’s post for third consecutive term
Tan Sri S A Vigneswaran received support from 3014 out of 3060 MIC branches nationwide.
Wed Mar 27 2024
![Emotional tributes pour in for 'Man of Steel' Samy Vellu Emotional tributes pour in for 'Man of Steel' Samy Vellu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663216729_SamyVelluMICMen.jpg)
Emotional tributes pour in for 'Man of Steel' Samy Vellu
Condolences and emotional tributes have started pouring in following the passing of former MIC president Tun S. Samy Vellu today with a number of leaders sharing fond memories of him.
Thu Sep 15 2022
![Former MIC president Samy Vellu dies Former MIC president Samy Vellu dies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41663205653_SamyVellu.jpg)
Former MIC president Samy Vellu dies
Samy Vellu, who was MIC president from 1981 to 2010, was one of the longest-serving leaders in the Cabinet.
Thu Sep 15 2022
![GE15: All BN candidates stand equal chance of winning seats - Vigneswaran GE15: All BN candidates stand equal chance of winning seats - Vigneswaran](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639323358_AVIGNESWARAN.jpg)
GE15: All BN candidates stand equal chance of winning seats - Vigneswaran
The chances of each candidate from the component parties of BN to win any parliamentary seat in GE15 is the same, said MIC president Tan Sri S A Vigneswaran.
Sat Aug 20 2022
#KiniNews: Restore sovereignty of the royal institution, says Vigneswaran
Outgoing Dewan Negara president S Vigneswaran has called for the 1993 constitutional amendments relating to the monarchy to be reversed.
The MIC president, in his farewell speech, said the amendments were unconstitutional.
"It is my opinion, it was unconstitutional as the amendments were made without the consent of the conference of rulers and reduced the powers of the Malay rulers.
"The sovereignty of the royal institution should be restored. I stand corrected. We should restore the powers of the Malay rulers to the time of independence," he added.
Elaborating on his speech later, Vigneswaran said he was not disputing the contents of the amendments but the procedure of how it was done.
The MIC president, in his farewell speech, said the amendments were unconstitutional.
"It is my opinion, it was unconstitutional as the amendments were made without the consent of the conference of rulers and reduced the powers of the Malay rulers.
"The sovereignty of the royal institution should be restored. I stand corrected. We should restore the powers of the Malay rulers to the time of independence," he added.
Elaborating on his speech later, Vigneswaran said he was not disputing the contents of the amendments but the procedure of how it was done.
Sat Mar 19 2022
![Flexibility given to celebrating Thaipusam a relief for celebrants - MIC president Flexibility given to celebrating Thaipusam a relief for celebrants - MIC president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41642509827_ThaipusamKuilSri.jpg)
Flexibility given to celebrating Thaipusam a relief for celebrants - MIC president
The Hindu community should be grateful and thankful to the government for giving some flexibility to physically celebrate Thaipusam this year by complying with the SOP.
Tue Jan 18 2022
![Give space to PM to decide timing of GE15 - MIC president Give space to PM to decide timing of GE15 - MIC president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41639320530_AVIGNESWARAN.jpg)
Give space to PM to decide timing of GE15 - MIC president
MIC has urged the Barisan Nasional (BN) leadership to give Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob sufficient space to decide when is the best time to call for the 15th general election (GE15).
Sun Dec 12 2021
![Vigneswaran re-elected unopposed as MIC president Vigneswaran re-elected unopposed as MIC president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/81498200383_SAVigneswaran.jpg)
Vigneswaran re-elected unopposed as MIC president
Tan Sri S. A. Vigneswaran was returned unopposed as the MIC president for the 2021-2024 term at the party's election today.
Wed May 26 2021
![Najib joins MIC's Deepavali celebration at Batu Caves Najib joins MIC's Deepavali celebration at Batu Caves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/81508307945_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
Najib joins MIC's Deepavali celebration at Batu Caves
The presence of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at MIC's Deepavali Open House at the Batu Caves Temple compound today certainly made the celebration of the "Festival of Lights" all the more
Wed Oct 18 2017
![BN to discuss Kayveas intention to contest Cameron Highlands seat BN to discuss Kayveas intention to contest Cameron Highlands seat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/81499324039_DSDrSubramaniam.jpg)
BN to discuss Kayveas intention to contest Cameron Highlands seat
MIC president Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said the matter must be given attention as the MIC had contested and held the seat since GE11.
Sun Sep 03 2017
![Implementation of blueprint for Indian community in the pipeline - Dr Subramaniam Implementation of blueprint for Indian community in the pipeline - Dr Subramaniam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/71494158669_SSubramaniam.jpg)
Implementation of blueprint for Indian community in the pipeline - Dr Subramaniam
The Community Relation Council for the National Blueprint for the Indian Community held its first meeting today to discuss and implement initiatives under the plan that was launched in April.
Tue Jul 04 2017
![Gov't committed to improving quality of Tamil education - Subramaniam Gov't committed to improving quality of Tamil education - Subramaniam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/41472472094_DSDrSubramaniam.jpg)
Gov't committed to improving quality of Tamil education - Subramaniam
The rapid development of Tamil schools throughout the country shows the commitment of the government in ensuring that the quality of education in such schools is at the highest level.
Fri Jun 30 2017
![Review citizenship registration policies - Subramaniam Review citizenship registration policies - Subramaniam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/81497973517_Subramaniam.jpg)
Review citizenship registration policies - Subramaniam
MIC president Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said he would meet Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also Home Minister, to discuss the matter.
Thu Jun 22 2017
![50 preschools to be built at SJKTs nationwide this year - Dr Subramaniam 50 preschools to be built at SJKTs nationwide this year - Dr Subramaniam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/51476598434_SSubramaniam.jpg)
50 preschools to be built at SJKTs nationwide this year - Dr Subramaniam
Fifty Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT) preschools will be built throughout the country this year and expected to be completed in mid-2018, said MIC president Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam.
Sun Mar 26 2017
![Don't use religious festivals as political platforms - Dr Subramaniam Don't use religious festivals as political platforms - Dr Subramaniam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/61479118418_Subramaniam.jpg)
Don't use religious festivals as political platforms - Dr Subramaniam
The DAP should not be allowed to use a religious festival like the recent Thaipusam celebrations in Penang as a political platform, said MIC president Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam.
Sat Feb 11 2017