Prominent Sabah Indian leader passes away at the age of 92


KOTA KINABALU: Prominent Sabah Indian leader Datuk K.A.Vanar (pic), who was instrumental in getting Deepavali declared a public holiday in the state, passed away at the age of 92 on Wednesday (May 1).

Vanar, who was Sabah Indian Association president in the 1990s, was involved in community activities since the 1970s.

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