Malay kid enters Tamil school


New pals: Muhammad and his friends enjoying drinks in SJK (T) Masai’s canteen in Pasir Gudang.

JOHOR BARU: With 2,000-odd students entering Year One in 70 Tamil schools statewide, SJK (T) Masai stands out as it is the only school here with a Malay student.

Muhammad Alif Talhah Lizam was among 142 seven-year-olds who started school on Sunday.

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