KUALA LUMPUR: The Jaffna Tamil community has played important roles in every facet of Malaysian society, says Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin ShahThe Sultan of Perak said the Jaffna Tamils, known for their rich culture and heritage, especially in food, had continued to produce influential and impactful professionals in fields from medicine, education and engineering to politics, the civil service and law.
"These contributions are an integral component of the multi-cultural nature of Malaysia that we all cherish,” the Ruler said at the launch of a book titled"They Came From Jaffna: A Historical Culinary Journey and Enchanting Tale of Roots, Routes and Vivid Memoires, As Told By A Pioneer’s Granddaugher", authored by Indra RL Iswaran, at Universiti Malaya here Thursday .
"Traveling by rail back in the old days, one would have encountered many Ceylon Tamil stationmasters. Many of the chief clerks in government offices and business agencies also came from this community."Many Ceylon Tamils also became teachers, reflecting their sound grasp of the English language,” he said.
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