Malaysia
Malaysian Roti Canai named Best Bread in the World by Taste Atlas
Roti Canai, the popular Malaysian flatbread, has been named the “best bread in the world” by Taste Atlas. The recipe and cooking technique was brought over to the Malay peninsular by Tamil speaking Muslims from Southern India (specifically Chennai), and to this day is available from street food vendors and restaurants known as Mamak. The […]
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63-year-old Malaysian Tamil biker on solo 106 country world tour
63-year-old retired electrician, Katiravan Subarayan, has embarked on a solo world bike tour, which started from his hometown in Malaysia. Katiravan, a Malaysian Tamil, will visit a total of 106 countries on his BMW R1200RS, a sport-touring motorcycle which he has named Parameswara – the last king of Singapura (present day Singapore) and the founder […]
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British Tamil airman Murugesvaran Subramaniam recognised for contribution to Royal Air Force
The shortlists for the 21st Asian Achievers Awards have been revealed. Among them is Murugesvaran ‘Subby’ Subramaniam, a British Tamil, who was born in Kampar Ipoh Perak, Malaysia. He was raised in Malaysia until the age of 19. In April 2023, Subby was appointed as the Royal Air Force’s Warrant Office. “Throughout my career, I have had the […]
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Malaysian Tamil Eason Rajah appointed High Court Judge in England
Eason Rajah has been appointed a High Court Judge in England. His appointment was approved by the King and will take effect from 18th April 2023. Born in Ipoh, Malaysia, the 56 year old Eason Rajah KC will be known as The Honourable Mr Justice Rajah. The Lord Chief Justice will assign Eason Rajah KC […]
READ MOREPongal Feast at Gopal’s Corner in Markethalls Oxford Street, London
Pongal Feast is back at Gopal’s Corner in London, celebrating Thai Pongal, Tamil Heritage Month and Veganuary. On Saturday 14th January 2023, Gopal’s Corner & Market Halls are hosting a bottomless vegan ‘Pongal Feast’ at their branch in Oxford Street, London. This annual event is to mark Veganuary, Tamil Heritage Month in London, and Thai Pongal – […]
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