“VAA TAMIZHA 2025” – THE RISE 15th GLOBAL SUMMIT - Aug 15-17, Penang

PICCA Convention Centre @ Butterworth Arena

PMT 5144 Lorong Ampang Jajar, 13400, Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

THE RISE MALAYSIA SDN BHD

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The Rise MalaysiaInspired by the success in Madurai, and with the mission to continue the noble goal of the initiative, the new wave of The Rise was launched in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Rise Malaysia continues the momentum of The Rise Global to facilitate exchange of ideas amongst the members of our Tamil community. The movement will resonate with the aspiration of the global Rise movement to revive the spirit of entrepreneurship deep rooted within the Tamils.Malaysia is home to the third largest Tamil speaking population in the world. The total Indian ethnic community population is around 2.2 million of which Tamils make up over 80%. The country is home to a thriving Tamil community, which has produced many success stories.The presence of Tamils in the Malay Peninsula could be traced back beyond the invasion of the land by the Chola Dynasty in the 11th century. During the period, Tamils were already established tradesmen, who managed to gain a strong foothold for Tamil culture and language in the region by capitalizing on trade relationships. However, the current identity of the Malaysian Tamils is predominantly linked to the exodus of Tamils to toil as labourers in Malaysian plantations during the British colonial era, by completely discounting the Tamil ancestral achievement and greatness.A worrying concern for the community is the drifting away of the Malaysian Tamils from the benchmark of greatness set by the forefathers. Whilst at individual levels, members of the Tamil community are successful in making themselves visible in today’s competitive world; a large segment of the community continues to grapple with poverty and social problems on a daily basis.During British Colonial rule a significant number of persons were brought to Malaysia from India and Sri Lanka to work in plantations. After Malaysia re-gained independence, this group and their descendants were entitled to acquire Malaysian citizenship under the Federal Constitution. However, a segment of the Malaysian Indian community is facing challenges related to identity documentation and confirmation of Malaysian citizenship for many years.The widening gap between the successful members of the Tamil community and the underachievers is an issue which is not limited to Malaysia, but exist in every country which is home to a Tamil speaking population.The Rise Malaysia aims to address some of these challenges head on and to inspire the current and future generation of Tamils to achieve success in a community-minded manner.