Muthamizh Padippagam Library Explained

Muthamizh Padippagam
Native Name:	முத்தமிழ்ப் படிப்பகம் Khutub Khanah Muthamizh
Type:	library
Location:	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Muthamizh Padippagam is a Malaysian library located Sentul, Kuala Lumpur.^{[1] [2]} This library now owns 22,858 Tamil language books from various international authors under its collection and 2,008 collections of books from local authors.

History

The library was established on 14 April 1958 by Sentul railway staff. It is the oldest Tamil language library in Malaysia.^[3]

Originally located at Jalan Ipoh, in 1974 it moved to its current location at Jalan Sentul.Muthamizh Padippagam 788, Jalan Sentul Sentul Kuala Lumpur

References

1. Web site: Tamil Public Libraries That Are Still Playing A Prominent Role In Our Community . astroulagam.com.my. 30 March 2024 . 2 April 2024.
2. Web site: Know More About The 63-Year-Old Tamizh Library In Sentul - Varnam MY. March 17, 2021.
3. Web site: Country’s oldest Tamil library still a thrill to bookworms. Reena Sekaran @ FMT. Lifestyle. March 1, 2021. Free Malaysia Today.