R.S. Thanenthiran
| Yang Berbahagia Datuk Seri R.S. Thanenthiran | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
July 4, 1963 Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia |
| Residence | Butterworth, Penang |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Occupation |
Teacher (1985 - 1993) Businessman (1993 - present) |
| Political party | Malaysia Makkal Sakti Party |
| Spouse(s) |
Vaney Maniam (m. 1990) |
Datuk Seri R.S. Thanenthiran (born 4 July 1963) is a Malaysian Indian politician and businessman. He is the founder and current president of the Malaysia Makkal Sakti 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 Sakti'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 2 Loh, Makkal Sakti website (10 October 2009). "President of Malaysia Makkal Sakti Party Datuk R.S. Thanenthiran". Makkal Sakthi Party. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- ↑ Loh, Foon Fong (10 October 2009). "Najib launches Malaysia Makkal Sakti Party". The Star. Archived from the original on 10 January 2010. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ↑ HJane Tan, Ng Sii Hooi (24 July 2013). "Adopt Tamil schools, political leaders urged". The Star. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
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