SUCCESSFUL Indian businessmen have been urged to help poor and deserving Indians in the country.

Makkal Osai reported yesterday that if possible, they should also help Tamil schools and Hindu temples, which faced problems in maintenance and refurbishment.

Industrialist R. Perumal made this call after attending a cultural show organised by the Indian youths of Taman Desa Ria, Sungai Way.

He said it was important for people to unite so that necessary aid could be channelled to deserving causes.

He said successful businessmen should at least allocate a small portion of their profits to help the poor, Tamil schools and also temples which needed money to organise their festivals or for renovations.

He said many Tamil schools were having problems with maintenance as they were only partly aided by the Government.