Fluent in Tamil, former postman Cik Din encourages youth to learn new languages


Tajuddin Mohd Sharif, 70, (right) enjoying tea with his good friend S. Mohana Kumar, 67. - Photo: Bernama

IPOH: Septuagenarian Tajuddin Mohd Sharif is always thrilled to meet his Indian friends as he can effortlessly engage in Tamil conversations with them.

Fondly known as Cik Din, the 70-year-old former postman residing in Tanjung Rambutan has no difficulty communicating with them as he has been accustomed to mingling with his Indian friends since he was young.

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