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Wednesday, 27 January 2010

Housing rights activist James Aru passes away - Anil Netto

The Sentul-based activist James Arunasalam passed away on 22 January.

He championed the cause of the poor – Photo by Tian Chua

James, a member of Persatuan Masyarakat Selangor and Wilayah Persekutuan (Permas), was instrumental in defending pioneers and settlers in the area who were being threatened with eviction.

The PRM/PKR veteran inspired a new generation of activists with his determined struggle.

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