FMT LETTER: From S Param, via e-mail
Tamil is said to be one of the longest surviving languages in the world. It has been described as
the only language of contemporary India which is recognisably continuous with classical past and having one of the richest literature in the world. Tamil literature has existed for over 2000 years
and the earliest epigraphic records are said to be found on rock edits and hero stones dating to
5th century BC.
the only language of contemporary India which is recognisably continuous with classical past and having one of the richest literature in the world. Tamil literature has existed for over 2000 years
and the earliest epigraphic records are said to be found on rock edits and hero stones dating to
5th century BC.
The Sangam litterature which has been described as the earliest period of Tamil literature is said
to be dated from ca.300 BC- AD 300. Tamil language inscriptions written c.1st century BC and
2nd century AD have been discovered in Eygpt, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The variety and quality of
classical Tamil literature has led to its being described as one of the great classical traditions and literature of the world.(Wikepedia)
to be dated from ca.300 BC- AD 300. Tamil language inscriptions written c.1st century BC and
2nd century AD have been discovered in Eygpt, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The variety and quality of
classical Tamil literature has led to its being described as one of the great classical traditions and literature of the world.(Wikepedia)
Malaysia is one of the few countries outside of India that has provided a conducive environment and support for this oldest language in the world to flourish. The existence of more than 500 odd Tamil primary schools in the country many of which are fully aided by the state is a testimony of the government’s sincere effort in promoting and sustaining the language among the Tamil speaking population.
The recent announcements of the Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak that several new Tamil schools
will be built and more funds will be made available for Tamil schools indicates the government’s willingness in meeting the Indian community’s desire to improve Tamil language education in the country. Despite the many political challenges it is indeed heartening to note that the government
is steadfast in its promise to safeguard the existence of vernacular schools in the country.
will be built and more funds will be made available for Tamil schools indicates the government’s willingness in meeting the Indian community’s desire to improve Tamil language education in the country. Despite the many political challenges it is indeed heartening to note that the government
is steadfast in its promise to safeguard the existence of vernacular schools in the country.
The Indian community especially the Tamil speaking Indians and others who have shown great interest and support for the language are indeed grateful to the PM for the financial pledge and
support. This augurs well for the government and the future of Tamil schools in the country.
support. This augurs well for the government and the future of Tamil schools in the country.
MIC which has been in the fore front in championing the Tamil schools issues for ages should
take the lead by setting up a special committee comprising of academics, community leaders and
NGOs to draw up a blueprint for Tamil education. This special committee should among others
also look into the recent proposal to set up the first Tamil Secondary School in the country.
take the lead by setting up a special committee comprising of academics, community leaders and
NGOs to draw up a blueprint for Tamil education. This special committee should among others
also look into the recent proposal to set up the first Tamil Secondary School in the country.
Having said that the time has come for those who take pride in Tamil language to join forces to
stand up against certain individuals who are calling for the abolishment of Tamil schools in the country. It is understandable those who are not familiar with Tamil and its contribution to the world
and the Indian community at large to perceive it differently. However, it is indeed saddening to note another Indian who happened to be a BN coalition party leader painting a very negative picture of
Tamil schools in country.
stand up against certain individuals who are calling for the abolishment of Tamil schools in the country. It is understandable those who are not familiar with Tamil and its contribution to the world
and the Indian community at large to perceive it differently. However, it is indeed saddening to note another Indian who happened to be a BN coalition party leader painting a very negative picture of
Tamil schools in country.
I don’t know what this particular politician is up to. He has been known in the past to stir up unnecessary issues with regards to Tamil schools. This time around his moronic statements about Tamil schools has somewhat riled up the Indian community. However the timely intervention of the
PM in favour of Tamil schools recently has somewhat help to neutralise the issue. Many view the
PM’s announcement of incentives and financial allocation to Tamil schools as a slap to those who
are calling for the abolishment of vernacular schools.
PM in favour of Tamil schools recently has somewhat help to neutralise the issue. Many view the
PM’s announcement of incentives and financial allocation to Tamil schools as a slap to those who
are calling for the abolishment of vernacular schools.
The time has come for the government to view those who are calling for the closure of Tamil and Chinese school as seditious. Appropriate legal action should be taken against such individuals or groups as it is a deliberate attempt to stir up ill-feelings and tension among the multi-racial peace loving population.
