Land for Tamil schools with govt support

Tuesday June 3, 2008
Land for Tamil schools with govt support


THE National Land Finance Cooperative Society (NLFCS) is willing to give land to eight Tamil schools if the Government fully supports the schools.

Tamil Nesan quoted its executive director Tan Sri K.R. Somasundram as saying that the board of directors had agreed to a proposal to transfer the land to the schools for the sake of the children’s education.

He said that currently the Government was only giving partial aid to Tamil schools as many were situated on private land.

He said it was the expectation of the Indian community that Tamil schools be fully-aided schools to enable the pupils to study in a conducive environment.

He said NLFCS had spent nearly RM5mil to maintain schools under its supervision.

> The role played by Indian youths in the country is important in charting the progress of the Indian community for the future.

More religious activities and cultural activities must be organised to create awareness among youths, reported Malaysia Nanban.

Gambir assemblyman and Johor state MIC Youth chief M. Asohan made the call when opening the Malaysia Hindu Sangam Johor state delegates conference.

He said youth members must intensify efforts to attract more youngsters.

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