Tamil songs blocked from festival, Penang reps want PM to intervene

A Penang state executive council member and state lawmaker are up in arms after planned performances of two traditional Tamil songs at a Tamil language carnival organised by the Education Ministry, were reportedly blocked.

Decrying the situation, state councillor Sundarajoo Somu and Bagan Dalam assemblyperson Kumaran Krishnan called on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek...