Malaysia holds a large population of immigrant Tamils from Tamil nadu, India and Sri Lanka from late 18th century. Malaysia has nearly 500 Tamil schools at primary level to depart Tamil knowledge. Tamil is taught at tertiary level in various Malaysian Universities. Malaysia conducts Tamil research with a global standard. Malaysia has excellent Tamil scholars and writers to its credit. Asha Kumaran narrates,  as a life long member of Malaysian Tamil Writer's Association, its origin, growth and present status. Asha is a freelance Tamil activist, poet and feminist.