Is Tamil and Indonesian similar?

Modern Indonesian ( Bahasa ) doesn’t have that much similarity to Tamil. But many areas of Indonesia & Malaysia were ruled by Hindu rulers who spoke Tamil like Dravidian languages.

Do they speak Tamil in Indonesia?

Population. It is not known for exactly how many Tamils in Indonesia are, as post-1930 censuses do not include ethnical category. According to A. Mani (1980), there were 18,000 Tamils in North Sumatra in 1930.

Does Indonesia speak English?

Indonesians speak Indonesian, but some Indonesians do speak English. How many Indonesians speak English is difficult to say however, perhaps 10\% of Indonesians can speak English reasonably well, in fact some can speak fluently. One, if you have a TV you can learn English.

What is the difference between the Malay and Indonesian languages?

The Malay language in Indonesia and Malaysia also differs in recognition, where in Malaysia it enjoys status as the national language ( Malaysian language ), while in Indonesia it is considered a regional language in Malay-speaking areas such as the eastern coast of Sumatra and West Kalimantan.

How many Tamil Indonesians live in Indonesia?

Tamil Indonesians are persons of Tamil ancestry living in Indonesia. Majority of them live in Medan in North Sumatra while there are small community in other parts of the country such as Jakarta, Aceh, Riau and Riau Islands. It is estimated that there are around 25,000 PIOs/NRIs living in Indonesia…

What is the official language of Indonesia?

Indonesian is the national language which serves as the unifying language of Indonesia; despite being a standardized form of Malay, it is not referred to with the term “Malay” in common parlance.

Is there any Tamil Sangam in Indonesia?

Other than Indonesian Tamil Sangam, there are some religious-based Tamil organizations, such as: Perhimpunan Kuil Shri Mariamman (Shri Mariamman Temple Association). Adi-Dravida Sabah. Muda-mudi Buddha Tamil (Tamil Buddhist Youths). South Indian Moslem Foundation and Welfare Committee. Atma Jyothi – Indonesia Hindu-Tamil Association.