Ahmad Zahid: Thambirajah's passing a great loss to the nation
In a post on X, Ahmad Zahid said the late Thambirajah was more than just an educator - he was his mentor, teacher and lecturer during his time at Universiti Malaya (UM).
"We shared a close bond and a common belief that education is the primary catalyst for social transformation," he said.
Ahmad Zahid described Thambirajah's passing as a profound loss to the nation, especially in the ongoing efforts to uplift the educational standards of the Indian community.
Nevertheless, he added, Thambirajah's legacy would endure through the successes of the students he guided, the families he empowered, and the values he nurtured through his work at SMC.
"My deepest condolences to his family and the entire SMC community. His contributions and sacrifices will always be remembered and continue to inspire us all," he said.
Thambirajah, who founded SMC in 1982 as a non-governmental organisation focused on education and character development for the Indian community in Malaysia, died yesterday at the age of 83. – BERNAMA
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