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localNegative14 January 2026

Tamil Schools Face Enrolment Crisis

Tamil Schools Face Enrolment Crisis

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The Explanation

MIC’s Saravanan warned that Tamil school enrolments are sliding fast, with the MIC No 2 intake falling from 11,021 students in 2025 to just 10,330 this year. The drop signals a worrying trend for the community’s cultural education, prompting calls for parents, NGOs and the government to unite and reverse the slide before schools face funding cuts or closures and ensure their legacy endures.

What This Means for You

If enrolments keep falling, Tamil schools risk reduced resources, affecting language preservation and community identity.

Why It Matters

A shrinking student base could lead to fewer Tamil teachers, programme cuts and eventual school closures, eroding cultural continuity for Malaysian Tamil families.

Key Takeaways

  • 1Intake dropped from 11,021 in 2025 to 10,330 this year.
  • 2Saravanan calls for a joint effort by parents, NGOs and government to halt the decline.

Actionable Takeaways

Organise community fundraisers and lobby local authorities for enrolment incentives.
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Tamil school enrolments slump from 11,021 to 10,330 – Saravanan urges parents, NGOs and govt to rally together before schools face cuts. #TamilEducation #Malaysia
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PublisherMalaysiakini
Published14 January 2026
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