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SINGAPORE - Mr M. Bala Subramanion, Singapore s first Asian postmaster-general and a veteran community leader, died peacefully at his residence on Wednesday (Feb 3) evening. He would have been 104 years old on March 5.
He and his wife, Mrs Sumitra Bala Subramanion, 87, had celebrated 55 years of marriage the day before his death. They have a daughter Anidha Thomas, who is married with two daughters. More than his age, his wisdom and commitment to the community are extraordinary. Till his last day, he was very much interested in what the Indian community can do better. He never lost his enthusiasm for new ideas, said Mr Arun Mahizhnan, 75, Special Research Adviser at the Institute of Policy Studies.
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Dr R. Theyvendran was a member of the MDIS governing council from 1989 to 2020.PHOTO: MDIS
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Former SICCI chairman and MDIS secretary-general R Theyvendran dies at 79 businesstimes.com.sg - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from businesstimes.com.sg Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.