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What Are Key Challenges Faced by Indian Students in Malaysia?

Santhiram Raman, Author, Education of Ethnic Minorities

14-Aug-25 15:00

What Are Key Challenges Faced by Indian Students in Malaysia?

Education of Ethnic Minorities: The Case of Indians in Malaysia by Dr Santhiram Raman examines how the Malaysian education system shapes the experiences and outcomes of the Indian minority, with a focus on students from Tamil-language primary schools. The book dives into some of the benefits of this school system, but also the historical marginalization, structural inequalities, and school environments that can perpetuate disadvantage. In this episode, we unpack the book and the key challenges faced by Indian students in Malaysia, with Dr Santhiram.

Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Dashran Yohan


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Categories:  education

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