Aid for the maintenance of Tamil schools in the country will be a priority for the newly formed Tamil Schools Foundation. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department T. Murugiah said the aim of the foundation will be to make Tamil schools on par with Malay and Chinese schools and he encouraged Indian parents to send their children to Tamil schools.
from The Star
Foundation to help maintain Tamil schools
THE recently-formed Tamil Schools Foundation will provide aid for the maintenance of Tamil schools in the country, reported in Malaysia Nanban.
Deputy Minister in Prime Minister’s Department T. Murugiah said the foundation would try to lift Tamil schools to be on par with the other schools.
He said the condition of many Tamil schools in the country was very depressing.
Speaking at a Tamil Literature contest organised by the Sitiawan Tamilar Festival group at the Sungei Wangi Estate Tamil School, he said people must set aside their political differences and work towards creating a friendly environment for their children to pursue their education.
He said that they should grab the opportunities provided by the Government for Tamil schools and ensure that they were properly managed for the benefit of the younger generation.
He urged parents to send their children to Tamil schools so that there would be continuity and their language and Indian culture would not be forgotten.
