COMMENT The state in Peninsular Malaysia that came under heavy Tamil influence was Kedah.

Before the advent of the Cholas about 1,000 years ago, Kedah was under the domain of the Srivijaya Dynasty for considerable period of time.

It is ironical, the state that derives its name from Tamil word Kedaram, has the least respect and recognition for the advancement of the Tamil language and Tamil schools.

For that matter, even the Tamil school that is located in the sprawling Bujang Valley, containing rich treasures of the Indian past, is in most deplorable state...