General : 8,690 SPM, STPM Candidates Benefit From Tamil Language Empowerment Programme - MITRA

In Malaysia, the 2026 Tamil Language Excellence Empowerment Programme has allocated RM901,680 to assist 8,690 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) candidates across the country. The Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (Mitra), working alongside the Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) and the Education Ministry (MOE), aims to enhance academic performance and Tamil language proficiency among students.

The programme specifically targets SPM candidates, with 7,897 SPM students who took the Tamil Language paper nationwide reaping the benefits. STPM students were also supported, with 793 candidates who sat for the Tamil Language paper receiving assistance. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan emphasized the importance of providing educational opportunities to all students, stating, "We want to ensure every student has the opportunity to achieve excellence, regardless of their background."

Ramanan added, "Tamil language is not merely a subject to be mastered for examinations, but a treasure trove of language, culture, and identity that must be preserved by future generations." He officiated the programme at the Omnia Auditorium in Petaling Jaya, alongside nearly 300 SPM candidates and 50 educators from Selangor.

Mitra plans to expand educational initiatives under Kalvi Madani, collaborating with MOE, state education departments, and relevant institutions to provide targeted academic development programs for more students from the Indian community.