Formation of Malaya Andhra Sangamu

The Telugu Association was first formed in the region of Lower Perak District in Malaysia on the 17th July 1955, under the banner of Malaya Andhra Sangamu and officially registered on 17th February 1956.

" In 1955 the Telugu community formed an organization called as Malaya Andhra Sangamu on 17 July 1955, changing it later on 16 December 1963 Andhra Association of Malaysia and later on from 1983 as TELUGU ASSOCATION OF MALAYSIA (TAM), which is also known as Malaysia Telugu Sangamu or as Persatuan Telugu Malaysia in the national language. The principal objective of the Telugu Association of Malaysia is to unite and merge the Telugus of the country under one roof in an effort to promote the language and culture of the community, their interests and general well being and to foster goodwill and racial harmony among the communities of Malaysia. TAM is serving about 300,000, Telugu population in this country. There are, to date 30 branches nationwide." -Source 

Photos of the Inaugural ceremony of Malaya Andhra Sangamu on the 15th December 1956 at Teluk Anson.

Source -TAM Bagan Datoh Branch

Source -TAM Bagan Datoh Branch

Source -TAM Bagan Datoh Branch

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