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Malaysian Telugus - The Journey

A century of growth and establishment, achievement and progress.

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Friday, 17 July 1970

The Birth of Telugu Association of Malaysia [July 17th, 1955]

The Telugu Association of Malaysia (TAM)


The Telugu Association of Malaysia (TAM), it is a non-profit and non-governmental organisation of people of Telugu origin residing in Malaysia. It was first established in the state of Bagan Datoh, Perak on 17th July 1955, as Malaya Andhra Sangamu . On 16th December 1963 it was renamed as Malaysia Andhra Sangamu and again renamed on 2nd October 1983 as TELUGU ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA. In our effort to safeguard cultural awareness, heritage and preserve the Telugu language, TAM established about 30 TAM branches and representing about 500,000 Telugus in Malaysia.


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