Icon Of Education, Women's Rights Datuk Rasammah Bhupalan Dies At 98
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Datuk Rasammah Bhupalan, a trailblazer in education and a dedicated advocate for women's rights, died today at the age of 98 due to natural causes.
Malaysia-India Heritage Society founder-president Prabhakaran Nair said Rasammah died at her residence in Damansara Heights here at 9 am.
'She died at home due to old age. Previously, she was unable to walk and wheelchair-bound,' he said when contacted by Bernama today.
He said a wake will be held tomorrow at Rasammah's home, while the funeral will take place on Thursday (May 15) at the Wesley Methodist Church here, followed by cremation at Nirvana Crematorium, Section 21, Shah Alam.
Prabhakaran expressed his condolences, describing Rasammah as a remarkable leader who made significant contributions to the nation's independence, education, and the empowerment of women in Malaysia.
The Malaysian Organisation for Development of Indian Women in Career, Entrepreneurs and Professionals (MiWEPs) adviser Dr Maria Rufina described Rasammah as a formidable trailblazer, educator, and social activist whose lifelong commitment to justice, equality, and the empowerment of women has left a profound and lasting impact on the nation.
'We are deeply honoured to have featured Datuk Rasammah in our Malaysian Indian Women Icon Coffee Table Book, a tribute that now stands as a lasting testament to her legacy.
'We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched. May her soul rest in eternal peace, and may her legacy continue to ignite change for years to come,' she said in a statement.
The Indian High Commission in Malaysia also extended its deepest condolences on the passing of Rasammah, an Indian National Army (INA) veteran, who was a member of the Jhansi Regiment, the women's wing of the INA, and fought for India's independence.
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