Varnam Malaysia
  • Home
  • News
  • Celebrity
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Music
  • Trailers
  • Culture
No Result
View All Result
Varnam Malaysia
  • Home
  • News
  • Celebrity
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Music
  • Trailers
  • Culture
No Result
View All Result
Varnam Malaysia
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Plantation Tamils Forcefully Evicted By Court In Tumbuk Estate

by Sabita
July 13, 2023
12
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterSend

The court has issued an eviction order to the Plantation Tamils who reside in Tumbuk Estate near Tg. Sepat, Sepang. The land had previously belonged to Maika Holdings, an investment company that was started by MIC in 1983. Without being informed about alternative housing, the masses of poor Tamil families were evicted on a rainy day and forced to live in tents. Maika Holdings had acquired over 66,000 shareholders, who predominantly came from the working-class Plantation Tamils; at one point, the company was one of the wealthiest in the nation. It was meant to act as an instrument to alleviate the Plantation Tamil community from poverty, but the company did not heed the economic changes that the incredibly marginalised and vulnerable Plantation Tamil community thought it would. Many had believed that they would be able to own homes on the plantation lands that they had toiled on, but that dream was stolen from them, and now the people of Tumbuk Estate have lost the right to live in their own homes. The Plantation Tamils of Tumbuk Estate have appealed their case to the Selangor Government, stating that they want alternative housing as a solution for their landlessness. Many heartbroken and exhausted residents shared their grief and sorrows over the eviction.

Image Source V.M. Samy Via Thisaigal TV

We have lived here all our lives. My husband had worked on this estate, and it was after my marriage to him that I started to live and work here too. Now they are suddenly telling us to evict our homes. My husband is 83 and I am 74, and they’re forcing us out of our homes. They barged into our homes and started throwing our things outside. They broke everything and started to wreck havoc. The government should know of our plight and help us. We want our homes.

– Letchumy Munusamy, Resident of Tumbuk Estate

Image Source V.M. Samy Via Thisaigal TV

The eviction has left many people stranded on the streets, including the elderly and children. K. Panneer, Member of the Municipal Corporation, stated that the eviction issue has been informed to the First Minister of Selangor, Amirudin Shari. The government has temporarily arranged housing for the evicted Tamils by stating that it will compensate 3 months of rent for the affected masses. K. Panneer also stated that he will arrange a more permanent housing settlement for the estate workers through the Selangor housing scheme.

Related:  Police Search for Temple Priest Over Alleged Molestation of Woman at Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi Temple

The residents of Tumbuk Estate are one of the many Tamil working communities that have been made landless. A more detailed account of the history of the housing struggle in Tumbuk Estate can be understood through the brief documentary by Indrani Kopal for Malaysiakini. For the masses of Plantation Tamils, the struggle for housing in post-colonial Malaysia has been restlessly ongoing for decades with more stories of defeat than success.

YouTube video

Source: Thisaigal TV

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Telegram for more updates and breaking news. 

Filed Under maika holdingsplantation tamilssepangtg.sepattumbuk estate
https://lomp.at/zx027
Share5Tweet3Send

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

Image source: Prime Minister YAB Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim Facebook
News

Malaysia and Sri Lanka Strengthen Bilateral Ties During 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

by Tivyasruthi Nair Prem Ananth
July 10, 2025

Malaysia and Sri Lanka have agreed to deepen their bilateral collaboration in key sectors such as trade, tourism, education, and...

Read more
Image source: Malay Mail
News

Police Search for Temple Priest Over Alleged Molestation of Woman at Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi Temple

Police are currently seeking a temple priest accused of sexually assaulting a 27-year-old woman at a Hindu temple in Bandar...

Read more
by Tivyasruthi Nair Prem Ananth
July 9, 2025
Image source: Malay Mail
News

Cyberjaya Student’s Murder: Male Suspect to Be Charged Under Section 302

A male suspect linked to the murder of university student Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara in Cyberjaya is expected to face charges...

Read more
by Tivyasruthi Nair Prem Ananth
July 8, 2025
Image source: Narendra Modi X
News

YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar and Narendra Modi Hold Talks on Strengthening Malaysia–India Ties at BRICS Summit

In a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties, Malaysian Prime Minister Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with...

Read more
by Tivyasruthi Nair Prem Ananth
July 7, 2025
Image source: KLIA2.info
News

Road Closures and Traffic Diversions in Klang Valley from July 8–11 for ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Traffic on three highways and 15 major roads across the Klang Valley will be redirected in stages from July 8...

Read more
by Tivyasruthi Nair Prem Ananth
July 5, 2025
News

Fire Destroys Three Stalls at Kuala Lumpur’s Virunthu Food Court

A fire broke out this morning at the Virunthu food court located on Jalan Nakhoda Yusof, off Jalan Cochrane in...

Read more
by Tivyasruthi Nair Prem Ananth
July 4, 2025
Image source: Malay Mail
News

Government Nears Completion of Report on Jalan Masjid India Sinkhole Tragedy Involving Indian Tourist

The comprehensive report on the sinkhole incident that occurred along Jalan Masjid India in August last year is anticipated to...

Read more
by Tivyasruthi Nair Prem Ananth
July 4, 2025
Image source: Malay Mail
News

Remand Extended for Suspects in Cyberjaya Student Murder Case

The remand for three individuals arrested in connection with the murder of a 20-year-old university student in Cyberjaya has been...

Read more
by Tivyasruthi Nair Prem Ananth
July 3, 2025
News

Pulau Perhentian Tragedy: Police Record 3 Statements, More Witnesses to Be Called

Three individuals have provided statements to assist in the investigation into the boat capsizing incident that occurred off the coast...

Read more
by Tivyasruthi Nair Prem Ananth
July 2, 2025
Image Source: World of Buzz
News

Marine Department Suspends Skipper’s License, Launches Probe into Pulau Perhentian Boat Tragedy

The Marine Department has suspended the license of the skipper involved in the fatal Pulau Perhentian boat accident that claimed...

Read more
by Shivashangkari Chandran
July 1, 2025
Load More

TRENDING

  1. 1

    Lights, Beats, and Heart: MS Gold’s Vijay Antony 2.0 Concert Was Pure Magic

  2. 2

    All You Need to Know About Mirugasirisham: The Orion

  3. 3

    Astro’s New Tamil Series ‘House Kanavan’ Explores the Realities of Modern Marriages

  4. 4

    Former Miss Grand Malaysia Alleges Sexual Assault by Temple Priest

  5. 5

    What Are The Hidden Truths Behind The AADI Month Beliefs?

  • Advertising
  • Jobs
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

© 2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Celebrity
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Music
  • Trailers
  • Culture

© 2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Celebrity
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Music
  • Trailers
  • Culture

© 2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.