Still dedicated to her life’s work


Lee (white shirt) and other well-wishers cheering Mangalam as she makes her way into the hall for her 96th birthday celebration.

PURE Life Society (PLS) president Datin Paduka Mother A. Mangalam marked her 96th birthday on May 17 with a call for unity among people of different races and religions.

She has been in charge of the home for orphans and underprivileged children since founder Swami Satyananda passed away in 1961, continuing his mission to forge ties among multicultural Malaysians.

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