Statue of late actor MGR unveiled at conference

A life-sized statue of the late actor and Tamil Nadu chief minister M.G. Ramachandran has been unveiled at an international conference at Universiti Malaya to celebrate his life and achievements, Tamil dailies reported.

The two-day event, organised by the Malaysian Indian Community Advancement Society (MICAS), aims to impart his values and principles.

Better known as MGR, the actor turned politician was well known for his films and activism during his three terms as chief minister.

A delegation of Tamil Nadu businessmen and officials, including Minister for Information and Publicity Kadambur Raju, attended the event. MIC president Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam unveiled the statue, which was donated by a businessman.

> A newly married couple had to be rescued after they fell into a 13m deep ravine in Erode, India, Malaysia Nanban reported.

The couple were visiting a hill temple after their wedding and were taking photos when the 20-year-old bride slipped and fell in.

Her husband jumped in to save her and also got stuck.

As both were injured and unable to climb back out, firemen had to be called in.