A true Malaysian in heart and spirit, YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ served the Malaysian Indian community and the nation to the best of his ability.
He served as:
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Human Resources
Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Health
Member of Parliament, Kapar
Member of Parliament, Subang
State Executive Councillor, Selangor (2 terms)
State Assembly Member, Assam Jawa (2 terms)
Member of Dewan Negara (Senator 2 terms)
Secretary General, Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC)
Vice President, Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC)
Treasurer General, Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC)
State Chairman, Selangor Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC)
Founding Trustee, AIMST University
Board of Trustees, Maju Institute of Educational Development (MIED)
Trustee, Kuil Sri Thandayuthapani, Bestari Jaya
We take comfort in the wonderful memories of you and with you;
Remembering that you always stood tall and stood by your principles; Thank you for the lessons and legacies, of a lifetime and for generations.
Forever cherished as :
Loving husband to Puan Sri Datin Letchumi Devi Pragasam
Caring father to Thanujah Mahalingam and Kallpana Mahalingam
Respected father-in-law to Dr Thiruchelvam Venugopal and Vithal Kumar Jayaraman Endeared grandfather to Kahyra Vithal, Thesya Thiruchelvam and Taejaayn Thiruchelvam
