Murugiah accepted as ordinary member by MIC

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Senator T Murugiah was today officially accepted as an ordinary member by MIC. Murugiah, the former People's Progressive Party (PPP) Youth chief who was sacked, submitted his application form to MIC secretary-general T Rajagopalu at the MIC party headquarters here today.

Rajagopalu said Murugiah who was accepted as an ordinary member of Batu Matang branch in Bukit Gantang, Perak, had offered to bring along 10,000 new members, including his supporters from PPP.

He added that the decision to accept Murugiah was in line with Prime Minister and Barisan Nasional chairman Najib Tun Razak's wish to see MIC, as the biggest party for Indians in the country, to continue attracting new members.

"We always welcome new members because it will further strengthen the party and we can solve any issues related to the Indian community," he said.

Meanwhile, Murugiah also submitted a list of 65 new applications to join the Batu Matang branch.

According to Rajagopalu, Murugiah may be elected as the branch chairman after the list of applications are finalised.

- Bernama