The ‘red’ doctor


Humble giant-killing politician: Dr Jeyakumar comes from an illustrious medical family which includes his surgeon father Datuk Seri Dr T. Devaraj – seen here with his mother Elizabeth Devaraj – but chose to dedicate his life to serving the people.

HE could have easily been a rich specialist with a luxurious lifestyle, but Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj instead chose the socialist path.

For Dr Jeyakumar, this goes back to his upbringing where he was brought up with the concept of stewardship.

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