KUALA LUMPUR: The Maju Institute of Educational Develop-ment (MIED) and the Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST) University are part of the MIC and have not been hijacked, said MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu.

Speaking on the matter for the first time since several past and present leaders accused him of planning to hijack both organisations, Samy Vellu said he had briefed the party Central Working Committee on the legality, ownership, formation and management of both institutions.

Although both are part of the MIC, he said they would function separately from party affairs.

Samy Vellu said there were five trustees and 33 members on the MIED board and all of them are party office-bearers.

“This clearly shows the close relationship between the party and the two entities. MIED was set up to achieve an educational vision for the Indian community.

“None of the trustees nor the members of the board own the MIED or AIMST and the question of hijacking them does not arise,” said Samy Vellu, hoping MIC members would regard both organisations as their own.

He had said that the MIED had assisted 7,000 students while another 7,000 are still studying.

Samy Vellu slammed former deputy president Datuk S. Subra-maniam for trying to create an impression that he is trying to hijack MIED and AIMST from the MIC.