Hindu Sangam backs Taskforce Mydaftar campaign



Dato Siva sharing thoughts on the Mydaftar Campaign. On his right is Hindu Sangam
 President Mr Mohan Shan and on his left is Hindu Sangam Deputy President Dr Bala.

 Hindu Sangam President Mr Mohan Shan, gave his utmost support to the Mydaftar campaign. He acknowledged that this was a very important effort by the Federal Government and Hindu Sangam will ensure that all the leaders from the nine states and branches will play an active part.

On Sunday (Jan 2, 2011), Campaign Coordinator, Dato Siva Subramaniam and Taskforce Secretary Datuk Dr Denison Jayasooria spoke to the Hindu Sangam Council members after their council meeting at their office in Taman Petaling Utama, Old Klang Roard, KL. The objectives and strategies of the campaign was presented to Hindu Sangam including a request for the active participation of Hindu Sangam branches.

Hindu Sangam Council members on sunday Jan 2, 2011

In the course of discussion it was agreed that Hindu Sangam would:-

• Support Taskforce efforts at the nine states and 30 districts. The key name list of Hindu Sangam leaders will be handed over the SITF secretariat for their participation during the campaign period alongside other community leaders
• Assist the Taskforce in the distribution of publicity materials to Hindu Sangam members and associated 2,000 Temples nationwide
• Assist the Taskforce to set up special booths during Taipusam festival (Jan 20, 2011) to distribute publicity pamphlets and document any request for assistance on citizenship related matters
• Serve as a special reference and coordination on documentation issues pertaining to inter-religious conversion
• Set up a special counter during the campaign period at the Hindu Sangam HQ, Old Klang Road, KL

Dr Denison presenting a copy of his book on Malaysian Indians
to Hindu Sangam President at the end of the dialogue session

From the perspective of the Taskforce secretariat this ‘hand of partnership’ is a very significant one. We are really look forward to other national level NGO’s playing a very active role in identifying Malaysian Indians who have difficulties in securing their documentation in order to exercise their full citizenship rights in Malaysia.