Tamil nadu polls

MELAKA: The role of the Tamil and Sikh communities in Melaka should be remembered as both mark auspicious celebrations this week, says the Melaka Chief Minister. Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali said the vast contributions of Tamil and Sikhs in the history of Melaka will not be forgotten. "The Tamils had played a crucial role since the days of the Melaka Sultanate, and later as a catalyst for bygone Melaka railways, plantations, as well as medical and education fields. "The Sikhs contributed vastly in the field of security and national defence, as well as the medical sector," he said in his Tamil New Year and Vaisakhi wishes on Wednesday (April 14). Tamil Malaysians are celebrating the first day of the Tamil new year (Puthuvarudam), while the local Sikh community celebrate Vaisakhi to mark the birth of the Khalsa order in 1699 by the 10th master guru, Gobind Singh Ji, on Wednesday. Sulaiman said his administration will continue to expand opportunities for all communities in the ... » Learn More about Tamil, Sikh communities’ contribution to Melaka will not be forgotten, says CM

"A very happy Vishu to all our Malayalee friends and a blessed new year to all our Tamil friends. "May the new year ahead bring you and your loved ones prosperity, happiness and good health. Stay safe fellow Malaysians,” Their Majesties said in a post on Istana Negara’s official Facebook page. The birth of the Tamil month of Chittirai is marked annually on the first day of the Tamil solar calendar, known this year as the Pilava Year. Vishu marks the first day of the Zodiac New Year, the first day of the month called Medam, according to the official panjangam (almanac) of Sri Guruvayoorappan Devaswom Kerala; Kerala Mathrubumi Panjangam; Kerala Valya Panjangam and Kerala Manorama Panjangam. - Bernama ... » Learn More about King, Queen extend Tamil New Year, Vishu greetings

SINGAPORE - Men have become as keen as women on calling for more flexible work options, according to a new survey. Women have traditionally tended to favour flexi-work due to their roles as primary caregivers but there has been a shift, as the poll outlined. It found that 71 per cent of men and 76 per cent of women surveyed here wanted to work more flexible hours. The poll out last week also noted that 55 per cent of men already had flexibility at work while 43 per cent of women were in the same position. The desire among men for more flexi-work options is driven by millennials, said Mr Abhijeet Mukherjee, chief executive of the Asia-Pacific and Gulf regions at recruitment site Monster.com, which did the survey. "As Singaporean families move towards a more balanced share of the load between partners, men are starting to demand greater flexi-work options so that they can better support their families." This finding was also reflected in the other countries surveyed - ... » Learn More about Nearly as many men as women want flexi-work: Survey