According to the Penang Education Department, the Education Ministry has never prohibited any traditional song performance at language, arts, and cultural events.
The department has stated that it has implemented necessary measures to prevent a recurrence of such a situation.
“The ministry is cognizant of the viral issue concerning the purported ban on a traditional song performance at the 2023 National level Tamil Language Carnival,” it said in a statement on Friday (Nov 24), emphasizing that such events are encouraged as they will cultivate interest among students and promote unity in a multiracial community.
Reports indicated that Penang executive councillor Saundarajoo Somu and Bagan Dalam assemblyman Kumaran Krishnan had urged Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to intervene following allegations that the songs “Kadavul Valthu” and “Tamil Valthu” were barred from being performed at the event’s launch.
“Kadavul Valthu” focuses on Hindu deities, while “Tamil Valthu” pertains to the Tamil language.
Sundarajoo, who also serves as the Penang Tamil Schools Special Committee chairman, additionally claimed that a banner featuring Tamil philosopher and literature icon, Thiruvalluva was prohibited from being displayed. – Bernama
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