NewGen: Malacca discovery proves Hinduism's vital role in M'sian history


PETALING JAYA: The discovery of a relic of the Majapahit kingdom beneath the Malacca river is a significant milestone in Malaysian history, said NewGen Party president Datuk Kumar Silambaram.

Kumar said in a statement on Sunday that the discovery proves that Hinduism once played a major part in our country, adding that the find complements previous findings of Hindu origin in Kedah’s Bujang Valley.

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