R.S. Thanenthiran

Malaysian politician

Datuk Seri R.S. Thanenthiran (born 4 July 1963) is a Malaysian politician and businessman. He is the founder and current president of the Malaysia Makkal Sakti Party (MMSP).^[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.^{[citation needed]}

Ideology

Thanenthiran and the MMSP'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]

Election results

Honours

•  Federal Territory (Malaysia) :
  • Commander of the Order of the Territorial Crown (PMW) – Datuk (2011)^[5]
  • Grand Commander of the Order of the Territorial Crown (SMW) – Datuk Seri (2017)^[6]

References

1. Loh, Makkal Sakti 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. Archived from the original on 10 January 2010. 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.
4. "The Star GE15 Online". election.thestar.com.my.
5. "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Wilayah Persekutuan Tahun 2011" (PDF). www.jwp.gov.my.
6. "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Wilayah Persekutuan". pingat.jwp.gov.my.

External links

• R.S. Thanenthiran on Facebook
• R.S. Thanenthiran on Instagram