World Post Day, celebrated on Oct 9, is an opportune moment to honour the quiet heroes who have dedicated their lives to connecting people. One such unsung hero is Rathakrishnan Kalimuthu, a humble and devoted postman who gave 37 years of loyal service to the postal department.
Ratha, as he is affectionately known, lived in the same neighbourhood as me, just opposite the Central Electricity Board (CEB) office in Raub, Pahang, which is where our friendship blossomed. Despite his being a bit senior to me, we formed a close bond that endures to this day.
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