R.S. Thanenthiran

Datuk R.S. Thanenthiran
Born (1963-07-04) July 4, 1963
Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia
Residence Butterworth, Penang
Nationality Malaysian
Occupation Teacher (1985 - 1993)
Businessman (1993 - present)
Political party Malaysian Makkal Sakhti Party
Spouse(s) Vaney Maniam (m. 1990)

R.S. Thanenthiran (born 4 July 1963) is a Malaysian Indian politician and businessman. He is the founder and current president of the Malaysian Makkal Sakhti Party.[1][2]

Background

Thanenthiran was born on 4 July 1963 at Sungai Petani, Kedah.[1] In 1990, he married Vaney Maniam and they have three children. Before entering politics Thanenthiran worked as a teacher.

Ideology

Thanenthiran and Makkal Sakthi's main ideology is to develop the education level of Malaysian Indians. Thanenthiran has called on political leaders to adopt at least one Tamil school.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Loh, Makkal Skathi website (10 October 2009). "President of Malaysia Makkal Sakti Party Datuk R.S. Thanenthiran". Makkal Sakthi Party. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  2. ↑ Loh, Foon Fong (10 October 2009). "Najib launches Malaysia Makkal Sakti Party". The Star. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
  3. ↑ HJane Tan, Ng Sii Hooi (24 July 2013). "Adopt Tamil schools, political leaders urged". The Star. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
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