Singapore, 29 October 2023 – To bring the latest news, entertainment, and information to the fingertips of the Tamil audience, Tamil Murasu (TM), SPH Media’s Tamil language daily has introduced its very first mobile app today.
This news app, launched by Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law, Mr K Shanmugam, brings a refreshing approach to the consumption of Tamil news and content. It offers a personalised and comprehensive news experience to users, which includes a variety of content such as videos, podcasts, bilingual information as well as language tips to engage the young audience.
With a history of 88 years, TM has been providing extensive news coverage for the Tamil community and bringing the community together. Like the print newspaper, the app aims to reflect the voice of the Tamil community and create a space for community engagement.
To gather culture, heritage, tradition and news, some of the unique and exclusive content that the app will provide include:
- Series of Grandma’s remedies offering classic herbal home-made remedies for various ailments
- Video series on local food
- Daily and weekly horoscope
- Listing of community events
- Currency exchange rates and gold pricing for the day
Mr Rajendran Jawharilal, TM editor said: "We are excited to introduce this mobile app to help our readers stay connected with the latest news and happenings in the Indian community. We encourage the younger generation especially to download our free app and to engage us with their views and comments, so that we can provide them with an even richer experience."
The TM app can be downloaded for free from Apple's App Store and Google Play .
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About Tamil Murasu
Tamil Murasu was first published on 6 July 1935 as a weekly tabloid of the Tamils Reform Association, with Mr Thamizhavel G Sarangapany as its editor. It aimed to educate Tamil immigrants and foster a sense of rootedness to Singapore. Tamil Murasu’s name draws reference to a practice in ancient kingdoms where Murasu drums were sounded for community announcements. In a similar vein, it adopts the slogan ‘Voice of the community’.
Mr Sarangapany took over the publication as the sole proprietor in May 1936 and launched it as a broadsheet newspaper. He was also a champion of social causes and advocated for Tamil to be recognised as one of Singapore’s official languages.
88 years on, Tamil Murasu is a newspaper of record that provides extensive news coverage for the Indian community. Today, it also offers its news digitally on its website and mobile app, going beyond written articles to offer content through various mediums such as videos and podcasts.
