Being multilingual is truly Malaysian, say two Indian brothers fluent in four languages

Youngest and eldest of five siblings Sasitaran (left) and Sinotharan often speak Mandarin at home to each other. Photo: Diventhiran Ganesan

In a world where multilingualism is increasingly celebrated, brothers Sinotharan and Sasitaran Ganesan have made language not just a skill, but a way of life.

The Indian siblings from Batu Gajah, Perak, can speak English, Bahasa Malaysia, Tamil and Mandarin – a blend that wonderfully mirrors Malaysia’s multicultural rhythm.