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21 January 2026

Jelutong MP Affirms Tamil Schools Teach Malay, History Amidst Debate

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Jelutong MP highlighted that Tamil schools teach Malay and History. This statement came during a parliamentary debate on mother tongue education rights.

Curriculum and Mother Tongue Education Rights

Tuan Sanisvara Nethaji Rayer a/l Rajaji, Jelutong — The MP affirmed that Tamil schools teach the Malay language and History. He made this point during a parliamentary exchange.

Puan Hajah Salamiah binti Mohd Nor [Temerloh] questioned the relevance of the Tamil language. This prompted Tuan Khoo Poay Tiong [Kota Melaka] to assert that mother tongue education is a constitutional right for Malaysians.

Sekolah Tamil ajar bahasa Melayu, sekolah Tamil ajar Sejarah.

This discussion underscores the ongoing parliamentary focus on the curriculum and constitutional standing of SJK(T) within the national education system.