Former Zoo Negara chief vet Dr Vellayan passes away aged 72


PETALING JAYA: Former Zoo Negara chief veterinarian Assoc Professor Datuk Dr Vellayan Subramaniam passed away on Saturday (Sept 21) due to a massive heart attack at the age of 72.

Dr Vellayan - who is also a former Zoo Negara assistant director - is known for his vast contributions towards wildlife as well as veterinary medicine as a whole.

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