Archive · 23 May 2025
Singapore Minister Calls for Tamil Language Preservation
A Singapore minister wants young people to help keep the Tamil language alive for the next 50 years.
He worries that fewer people, even officials, are speaking Tamil.
He spoke at a special event for a Tamil language group's 50th birthday.
Tamil is one of Singapore's main languages.
The minister wants everyone to understand and appreciate Tamil, even if they don't speak it.
He hopes to see more Tamil used in everyday life, not just in school.
This is because many people in Singapore speak other languages.
Singapore's Law Minister urged the next generation to keep the Tamil language vibrant for the next 50 years.
The Minister spoke at the National University of Singapore Tamil Language Society's 50th anniversary.
He expressed concern about the decline in Tamil usage, even among government officials.
Tamil is one of Singapore's four official languages.
The Minister stressed making Tamil accessible and engaging for non-speakers.
- Who
- K. Shanmugam, Singapore's Law Minister.
- What
- A call to preserve and promote the Tamil language in Singapore.
- When
- May 17, 2025, at the NUS TLS's anniversary; Reported May 23, 2025
- Where
- Singapore
- Why
- To ensure the Tamil language remains vibrant for the next 50 years
Preservation Efforts
Challenges to Tamil Language
Language Usage
Preservation Efforts
N/A
Challenges to Tamil Language
Decline in Tamil usage, especially among young people who primarily speak English.
Language Respect
Preservation Efforts
N/A
Challenges to Tamil Language
Need to ensure Tamil is respected by non-speakers.
- Speaker
- K. Shanmugam
- Event
- National University of Singapore Tamil Language Society's 50th anniversary
- Location
- Singapore
- Official Languages
- English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil
- Publication Date
- May 23, 2025