New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 130th episode of the 'Mann ki Baat' program on Sunday, praised the Indian community in Malaysia for their efforts in preserving Indian languages and culture.

He highlighted the presence of over 500 Tamil schools in Malaysia, where Tamil is taught alongside other Indian languages such as Telugu and Punjabi.

He said, "Our Indian community in Malaysia is doing commendable work... There are more than 500 Tamil schools in Malaysia. In these schools, along with the teaching of the Tamil language, other subjects are also taught in Tamil. In addition, there is a lot of focus here on other Indian languages, including Telugu and Punjabi."

PM Modi also appreciated the vibrant performa...