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Drop in Tamil School Enrolment Raises Concerns Among Indian Community

by Shivashangkari Chandran
February 19, 2025
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The decline in number of students enrolling in Tamil schools year 1 has sparked concerns within the Indian community. This concern trend, which has persisted over the years, raises questions about the future of Tamil medium education in Malaysia.

School started two days ago and according to the 2025 academic year, a total of 11,021 students have enrolled in Tamil schools all over the nation. The number of students is 547 less compared to the previous year. The declining numbers have alarmed the educators, parents and community leaders, who expects measures to address the issue.

Selangor recorded the highest enrolment of the year with (3574 students), followed by Johor with (2013 students) and Perak (1615 students). Other states also saw a change of numbers with Negeri Sembilan (1038 students), Kedah (923 students), Penang (824 students), Kuala Lumpur (523 students), Pahang (285 students) and Malacca (217 students). The lowest enrolment number were recorded in Perlis with only (8 students) and Kelantan where there is only one student enrolled in a Tamil school.

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Comparing the numbers from previous years, the decline has increased. In 2023, 11,712 students enrolled in Year 1 at Tamil schools, and in 2024 it dropped to 11,568. The latest number downturn of 547 students further highlights the issue, prompting concerns about sustainability of Tamil medium education.

The President of the Malaysian Tamil School Headmasters Association, S.S Pandian shared his words on this by saying the primary reason for this issue is the decrease of birth rate within the Indian community. He also added several other contributing factors, including the lack of Tamil school in areas where the Indian Population is concentrated, majority parents prefer enrolling their kids in Chinese schools, or international schools and the facilities in some Tamil schools are a little down compared to the others.

Related:  Selangor Govt Allocates RM5 Million for Tamil Schools Statewide

Community leaders and education advocates emphasize the need for strategic intervention such as improving the quality of Tamil schools, increasing accessibility in Indian majority areas and creating awareness among parents about the importance of Tamil medium education. Addressing these concerns is extremely crucial to preserve and strengthen Tamil education for the future generations.

Sources: Vanakkam Malaysia

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