Farewell to Rama Iyer, an eminent servant of old Malaysia
The first chairperson of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) GK Rama Iyer, who passed away on Tuesday morning, underwent his funeral rites according to Brahmin traditions this afternoon.
Aged 88, the late Rama Iyer was a celebrated civil servant who served as chairperson of MAS from 1970 to 1973 and was also secretary-general of the Primary Industries Ministry. He was also awarded a "Tan Sri" title in recognition of his efforts...
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