Tun Sambanthan's wife Uma described as a champion of Indians, women's issues

Devoted wife and partner of the late Tun V.T. Sambanthan, Toh Puan Umasundari's cortege leaving the home for cremation and prayers at their home at Lintang, Sungai Siput.. - Photos by RONNIE CHIN

SUNGAI SIPUT: An advocate of women’s issues and known for her charity work, Toh Puan Umasundari Sambanthan, wife of the late Tun VT Sambanthan, was sent off with traditional Hindu rites after she passed away last Friday (Jan 31)

One of the founders of the National Council of Women’s Organisation (NCWO) and its president at one stage, Uma was also the chairman and director of the National Land Finance Cooperative Society (NLFC) from 1980 to 1995. She also served as NLFC president from 1995-1996.