Sikhism in Malaysia

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The Sikh community in Malaysia owes its beginnings in the country to the British connection and in particular with the recruitment of Sikhs for the paramilitary and police units which formed the nucleus from which the modern police and military forces of the nation were derived. The first of these units was the Perak Sikhs. [1].Map location for Gurdwara built and rebuilt at new location by Malay police for Sikh contingent is given in reference . Malay Goveronment has provided all aid and land to rebuild Gurdwara at new location. [2] There are 119 gurdwaras in Malayasia with a Sikh population of 100000.[3]

External References

  1. ^ http://www.gurdwaar.com/Police+Sikh+Gurdwara/9287124
  2. ^ Gurdwara Sahib Polis Penang 68, Jalan Patani, George Town, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia https://goo.gl/maps/boCwsxZUzQXcCLTT8
  3. ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikhism_in_Malaysia