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LETTER | Truth made Kannadasan's legacy immortal

LETTER | Truth made Kannadasan's legacy immortal

The Tamil poet laureate was a multifaceted genius.

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LETTER | Tamil schools in decline - act now before legacy fades

LETTER | Tamil schools in decline - act now before legacy fades

Enrollment drops; Tamil heritage in schools faces an uncertain future.

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Johor Education Dept denies ordering Thiruvalluvar statue removal

Johor Education Dept denies ordering Thiruvalluvar statue removal

It says engagement session with stakeholders to be held soon to explain issue.

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PAS moots Chinese, Tamil classes for all in national schools to bridge racial gap

PAS moots Chinese, Tamil classes for all in national schools to bridge racial gap

PAS MUKTAMAR | Children from all races can learn and understand each other, says Tuan Ibrahim.

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LETTER | Poet laureate Kannadasan transcends generations

LETTER | Poet laureate Kannadasan transcends generations

History will remember him for his prolific and poignant work.

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Malaysia's Tamil film 'Bleat!' first short to compete at Cannes

Malaysia's Tamil film 'Bleat!' first short to compete at Cannes

Producer extends gratitude to selection committee for believing in their 'goat'.

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Deepavali wishes don't make me lesser Muslim, Rafizi says in Tamil via AI

Deepavali wishes don't make me lesser Muslim, Rafizi says in Tamil via AI

'Islam encourages us to extend wishes for celebrations of other faiths based on friendship.'

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LETTER | Kudos to Minnal FM deejays

LETTER | Kudos to Minnal FM deejays

Primary role of a DJ is to captivate audience's attention.

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LETTER | Minnal FM Tamil radio station should be responsible

LETTER | Minnal FM Tamil radio station should be responsible

Radio DJs must not use the wrong choice of words on air.

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Celebration of 6 festivals shows country's diversity – minister

Celebration of 6 festivals shows country's diversity – minister

Malaysia's greatest asset is various races, cultures, religious beliefs, says Aaron.

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HISTORY | Significant contributions of M'sian Tamil Muslims

HISTORY | Significant contributions of M'sian Tamil Muslims

Tracing community's presence on peninsula, as early as ninth century.

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MIC accepts PM's apology, but says let this be a lesson

MIC accepts PM's apology, but says let this be a lesson

The word 'keling' is considered derogatory, must be avoided - Saravanan.

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MOE transfers officer who banned Tamil songs from language carnival

MOE transfers officer who banned Tamil songs from language carnival

Minister's aide reveals this to counter claims that action was not taken.

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Education minister apologises to Indian community over Tamil song ban

Education minister apologises to Indian community over Tamil song ban

UPDATED 7.36PM | PARLIAMENT | Ministry also takes action against officer involved in erroneous ban.

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Penang MIC accuses MOE of indifference over Tamil songs 'ban'

Penang MIC accuses MOE of indifference over Tamil songs 'ban'

Take action against officers responsible, Dhinagaran says.

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Fixi Lingo: New imprint translates local novels into BM

Fixi Lingo: New imprint translates local novels into BM

The initiative starts by translating Tamil novel Sigandi.

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LETTER | Tamil in secondary schools, ball now in Education Ministry’s court

LETTER | Tamil in secondary schools, ball now in Education Ministry’s court

Attending Tamil classes must also be a choice for parents, students.

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Anwar wants conditions relaxed for Tamil classes in secondary schools

Anwar wants conditions relaxed for Tamil classes in secondary schools

PM says advantageous for Malaysia to have students who master more languages.

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LETTER | Why no Tamil scholar in education advisory council?

LETTER | Why no Tamil scholar in education advisory council?

Give opportunities to experts of all races so the best ideas are implemented.

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Three artistes make headway in thriving Tamil rap scene

Three artistes make headway in thriving Tamil rap scene

Saint TFC, Balan Kashmir and Arunboii share insight into local rap scene.

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HISTORY | The Ceylon Tamils connection

HISTORY | The Ceylon Tamils connection

One of many communities which have stamped their mark in the past.

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Tamil, Malayalee communities prepare to usher in new year

Tamil, Malayalee communities prepare to usher in new year

Little India in Brickfields a hive of activity as people rush to buy the necessary items.

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Activist decries derogatory definition for 'Tambi' in online dictionary

Activist decries derogatory definition for 'Tambi' in online dictionary

DBP has been told not to use the word 'Keling' when defining the word 'Tambi'.

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Malaysian film 'Pulanaivu' wows 'em at Toronto film festival

Malaysian film 'Pulanaivu' wows 'em at Toronto film festival

Lead actress Shaila Nair says the film was able to stand out despite fierce competition.

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