This is no more the case as there is an awakening of political consciousness among the Malaysian Indians, particularly at the high-handed treatment of the Hindraf demonstration in Kuala Lumpur which saw the support of 30,000 Indians from all over the country, the unjust and unconscionable handling of the “Batu Caves 31” who were denied bail and incarcerated for 13 days for the ridiculous charge of “attempted murder” of one policeman and the dismissal of the legitimate grievances of the Indian community over their long-standing marginalization as equal and rightful citizens of Malaysia.Although there is no single parliamentary or state assembly constituency in Malaysia where the Indian voters constitute the majority of the electorate and could singly decide who would be elected the MP or State Assembly representative, Indian voters represent over ten per cent of the electorate in 62 Parliamentary constituencies and 138 State Assembly constituencies and are an important factor in determining the electoral outcome.In 28 Parliamentary and 78 State Assembly constituencies in Peninsular Malaysia, the Indian voters are the “kingmakers” as they constitute more than 15% of the electorate and exercise a decisive influence as to who wins or loses in the constituency.
In Perak state, there are 13 Parliamentary and 27 State Assembly seats where Indian voters comprise more than 10% of the electorate, and six Parliamentary and 13 State Assembly seats where Indian voters comprise more than 15%.
The Perak constituencies with more than 15% Malaysian Indian voters are:
Parliament
Sungai Siput 22.45%, Bagan Datok 22.36%, Ipoh Barat 21.24%, Tapah 19.67%, Telok Intan 19.02%, Tanjong Malim 17.29%
State Assembly
Buntong 44.30%, Hutan Melintang 30.39%, Jalong 26.11%, Changkat Jong 26.04%, Chenderiang 24.95%, Sungkai 19.76%, Jelapang 18.60%, Behrang 18.15%, Lintang 18.11%, Pasir Panjang 17.80%, Alor Pongsu 16.89%, Aulong 15.84%, Pantai Remis 15.22%
Now u know how you lost ? I remember english proverb "seperti melepas anjing tersepit, ..siapa gigit siapa ? We are from the makka sakhti group.. in history we used to chase out muslim in India , you, know. This the statement of used to be MY FRIEND . thank you Anwar.
