Heart Of Service: The Untold Story Of Dr M P L Yegappan

As the first elected chairman of the Bukit Mertajam Town Council and subsequently a State Executive Councillor in the Penang Merdeka cabinet during the transformative 1950s through to the 1960s, Dr M P L Yegappan emerged as a beacon of integrity and dedication. He stood shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Wong Pow Nee, Penang's first Chief Minister. Yet, despite his pivotal role, Dr M P L Yegappan's story has remained largely untold - until now.

Heart of Service delves into the life of a town doctor whose commitment to his patients and his community transcended the allure of political power. Steven Sim Chee Keong's compelling narrative shines a light on Dr M P L Yegappan's enduring legacy and celebrates a true Malayan leader who embodied the essence of public service.

Discover the untold story of a man whose unwavering dedication to service over self, and his ability to unite diverse political factions, made him a beloved figure in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, and beyond.

Product details

• Authors: Steven Chee Keong Sim, Steven Chee Keong Sim
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.01.2025
• EAN: 9789819807482
• ISBN: 978-981-9807-48-2
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / General, HISTORY / Asia / Southeast Asia, Asian History, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Asian & Asian American