Grandchildren: Dharampal Singh / Harpreet Kaur Maninder Pal Singh Tripti Pal Kaur Inderpal Singh
LAST RITES 30th April 2025, Wednesday
11am to 1pm: Wake at 22, Jalan Tun Teja 35/20, Alam Impian, 40470, Shah Alam 2pm: Cortege arriving at Shamshaan Bhoomi, Jalan Loke Yew Crematorium, KL 2.30pm: Sri Sukhmani Sahib Path 3:30pm: Saaskar (Cremation)
PATH DA BHOG & ANTIM ARDAAS 10th May 2025, Saturday 10am to 12:30pm Location: Darbar Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Malaysia
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Innovations in Punjabi Language Education: Teacher Ikmeet Kaur using technological devices as she explains some key concepts to secondary students at PEC Petaling Jaya. Insert: A student completing a Punjabi-learning task on a digital device
By Asia Samachar | Malaysia |
This week Khalsa Diwan Malaysia marks 25 years of its national-level Punjabi education programme in Malaysia through several key events.
The celebration kicks-off on 1st May with a Kirtan Darbar programme at Gurdwara Sahib Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, from 8am to 2pm. The Sangat is invited to participate in Kirtan which will be delivered by 15 jathas (groups) from various Punjabi Education Centres (PECs).
Batu MP Prabakaran Parameswaran has been invited to give out certificates to the students.
On 2nd May, KDM will host a Teacher Symposium at Kelab Aman, Kuala Lumpur, from 8am to 4pm.
Themed Innovations in Punjabi Language Education, teachers at the event will showcase advanced techniques for teaching Punjabi and Sikhi. Long Service Awards will also be given to teachers who have completed 10 years of sewa at PECs. About 140 teachers and principals are expected to attend this event.
Using effective pedagogical skills: Teacher Jasween Kaur coaching a learner in speaking skills in her classroom at PEC Kampung Pandan in Kuala Lumpur
Organising Chairperson Prof Dr Kuldip Kaur says the various events have been planned to highlight achievements by students and teachers, and to bring together all stakeholders and well-wishers who have contributed to the success of the Punjabi language programme.
“The programme has benefitted hundreds of children across the country over the past 25 years. It has also empowered a large number of women as they received training in effective language teaching skills,” she said.
Innovative Pedagogy for Sikhi Education: Guru Nanak Institution (GNI) teacher Davinder Kaur explaining procedures for a treasure hunt
On 3rd May, a team of trainers from Asia Pacific University (APU) will engage more than 70 Punjabi teachers in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology-enhanced learning. The event, to be held at Kelab Aman, will see teachers learning more about AI tools for assessment and for building student support systems.
Kuldip emphasises the need for teachers to learn appropriate forms of engagement with technology in order to provide meaningful learning experiences for students.
The oldest Sikh organisation in the country, KDM, is honoured to celebrate this milestone with the Malaysian Sikh community.
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Parents: Late Sardar Mokand Singh & Late Madam Jagir Kaur
Setapak, Kuala Lumpur
Village: Barewala
Gurdev Singh has touched many hearts and left many smiles on many faces. You will always be part of us in our hearts and our prayers, we will miss you and fondly remember you in every moment of our life.
Lovingly missed by
Wife: Manjit Kaur d/o Late Chanan Singh; Village: Matti (Buntong, Ipoh)
Children / Spouses:
Mr & Mrs Rishidave Singh – Melbourne, Australia Mr & Mrs Rajinderdave Singh @ Shashi – Darwin, Australia
Mrs Sharenjit Kaur – Mr Kashminder Singh Sandhu – Johor Bharu, Malaysia
Grandchildren: Daveena Dave Kaur Shawn Dave Singh Sidhu Kelvin Dave Singh Sidhu Kavita Kaur Sandhu Akash Singh Sandhu Ryan Dave Singh Sidhu Shaveena Dave Kaur
And also sisters, cousins, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, friends and a host of loved ones
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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh in Canada’s 2025 general election campaigning – Photo: Jagmeet Singh Facebook
By Benjamin Lopez Steven | CBC News |
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, seen here at a campaign event in Toronto earlier this week, revealed on Saturday — two days before the federal election — that he was the subject of a credible death threat in 2023.
Jagmeet Singh says he was warned by the RCMP about a credible threat to his life and placed under police protection two winters ago — and that he considered stepping down as leader of the NDP.
“When I got that threat, I was floored,” Singh told reporters at a campaign event in London, Ont., on Saturday morning. “I had chills thinking about what that could mean for my wife who was pregnant at the time — for my baby girl.”
Jagmeet Singh
In winter of 2023-24, Singh received a “duty to warn” from the RCMP, which is how the police force notifies people they’ve become aware of threats to their safety.
Four officers delivered the warning to the NDP leader.
“It was definitely a scary time. I felt this knot in my stomach. For the first number of days, I just stayed in the basement because they advised me to stay away from windows,” Singh said. He was placed under heavy RCMP protection for weeks.
The warning to Singh, first reported by the Toronto Star, came nearly a year before former prime minister Justin Trudeau claimed Canada had evidence linking Indian agents to the killing of Canadian Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Singh says he was ‘floored’ when RCMP warned of death threats in 2023
Singh, who is also Sikh, told reporters the RCMP did not specify who was behind the death threat “but the implication was a foreign government.”
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George Yeo with oustanding students who received award at SKA’s Vesakhi Mela 2025 – Photo: SKA Facebook
By Asia Samachar | Singapore |
Outstanding students across PSLE, ‘N’, ‘O’, ‘A’, and IB levels were celebrate with the presentatipon of academic awards at the Vesakhi Mela 2025 orgnaised by the Singapore Khalsa Association (SKA) last week.
George Yeo, Singapore’s former foreign minister and a retired brigadier-general, presented the awards. Also present were SKA President Jasvinder Singh, Vesakhi Mela 2025 Chairperson Rajvinder Singh and SKA Vice President Baldev Singh.
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Perak state exco Sivanesan at the Vaisakhi Hi Tea 2025 hosted by Khalsa Diwan Malaysia at its headquarters in Ipoh, Perak, on 19 April 2025 – Photo: Asia Samachar
By Asia Samachar | Malaysia |
The Perak state government has approved RM440,000 to a number of gurdwaras and Sikh associations in the first quarter of this year, including an additional grant to Gurdwara Sahib Greentown in Ipoh that is undergoing a much needed renovation.
The funding was announced by Perak state executive committee member Sivanesan Achalingam at the Vaisakhi High Tea organised by the Khalsa Diwan Malaysia (KDM) last week (April 19).
The recipients were Persatuan Kebajikan Masyarakat Sikh Perak (PKMSP) (RM100,000), Gurdwara Sahib Buntong RM60,000, Khalsa KDM (R50,000), Persatuan Pembangunan Insan Sikh Perak (RM35,000), Gurdwara Sahib Gopeng (RM30,000), Wada Gurdwara Sahib Ipoh (RM25,000), Gurdwara Sahib Jalan Kuala Kangsar (RM20,000), Kelab Sukan Rekreasi khalsa Kinta (RM20,000) and Gurdwara Sahib Greentown (RM100,000).
Sivanesan, who is also the state assemblyman for Sungkai, presented mock cheques to the recipients at the event.
Khalsa Diwan Malaysia president Jagindar Singh at its 2025 Vaisakhi hi tea – Photo: Asia Samachar
On Greentown Gurdwara, also known as Ashby Road Gurdwara, Sivanesan said: “The gurdwara committee is working very hard. The renovation is 70% completed.”
In 2024, Sivanesan said the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, under the ministership of Nga Kor Ming, gave RM1.9 million to Sikh gurdwaras and association.
“For this year, all paplication for finance to the ministry for Perak gurdwaras and associations will be copied to my office as well. We will decide the quantum and assist the process,” he said.
He added that he will will be assisted by PKMSP president Baldip Singh for the process.
On its part, KDM president Jagindar Singh noted that this year marked the 25th anniversary of KDM’s Punjabi education programme in Malaysia. Go here for more details.
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MADAM MALKIAT KAUR d/o Late Sdr Sukhdev Singh & Late Mdm Subhadra (New Delhi)
1.1.1955 – 25.4.2025
Waheguruji saw you getting tired after a long & tough battle So he wrapped his arms around you And whispered ‘Come to me’. With tearful eyes, we saw you fade away, Although we love you dearly we couldn’t make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands laid to rest. A light has gone from our lives today. A soul so beautiful – a wife, a mother, a grandmother Leaving behind family and friends who love her dearly.
Husband: Dr Jasbir Singh s/o Late Sdr Fauja Singh (Taiping)
Children/Spouses: Dr Promila Kaur / Dr Inderjeet Singh (ABMC) Priyajeet Kaur / Suresh Ramankrishnan Dr Praveena Kaur / Keshnil Singh
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| Entry: 24 April 2025; Updated: 5 May 2025 | Source: Family
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