Sindhis in Malaysia

Like any other country, in Malaysia too the Sindhis found business prospects and approve to Sindhis who are in Malaysia are leading a community centred life; having get-togethers and celebrations including Sindhi festivals.

Chandru Binwani	Ramesh Kodammal

The Sindhi Association of Malaysia
185, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman,
50100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Person to contact : Lakhmichand Amarnani

Sindhi Association

The Sindhi association is aimed at enhancing the social as well as welfare life of Sindhis residing in Malaysia.

Sindhi Association was formed by the patron committee of Tans Sri Kishu (Globe Silk Store, Kuala Lumpur) Mr Lal Mahadev (Kings Men Shop K L) Mr Chandru Binwani (Binwanis) Mr Jethanand (N Valiram) Mr Ramesh K Nathanai (Arkays) Mr Tulja T Primalani (Milord) and Mr M Awatram (Ram Books Distributors). There were only 25 members in the beginning in 1979.

After ten years, the total membership is 118. There is an annual contribution. The main members as well as office bearers are from Kuala Lumpur, Penang etc.

The main objectives are:

1) To foster goodwill, understanding and fellowship among the members of the Sindhi community of Malaysia.
2) To encourage and promote Sindhi culture and language among its members.
3) To do social activities among the members.
4) To uphold the principles of the Rukunegara.
5) To do all such lawful things that are incidental to the membership of the above objectives.

Sindhi dramas were also staged in Kuala Lumpur like Samaj Sewak (1982) Telephone (1984) and Doctor-ji-dhea (1986).

Apart from dramas, other entertainment programmes such as children's fancy dress, fashion competition, song, dance, mimicry, musical chair have been conducted and the members of the association also conducted fun-n-fair.

Every month, (New Moon) Chandu is being celebrated at the beautiful and marbled temple of Laxmi Narain, where Sindhis chat Lal-ja-Panjira bhajans.

The members serve Bhojan - food. Sindhis in Kuala Lumpur are very keen, active and very lovable guest entertainers and have nourished the Sindhi culture and spirit.