HISTORY | The ‘kapitan' of the Indian community

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The overlooked role of Kayarohanam Thamboosamy Pillai.

| This article, as part of the repeated calls for refreshing Malaysian history along inclusive lines, will hopefully serve as a reminder that the historical contributions of marginal groups are just as important in the development of our nation as the other dominant ethnic groups.

Pillai earned great respect among British administrators and individuals of all other races, including European high social elites, Malay aristocrats, Chinese capitalists, and of course, Indians from the upper and lower echelons. During his active social and professional years in Kuala Lumpur, Pillai climbed to establish considerable rapport with elite groups, particularly among the capitalist and colonial administrative classes, as well as with non-elites. To some, he was a dedicated public servant, an industrious businessman, and a respectable elite. To many, he was a role model whose accomplishments went beyond simply carving out a niche for himself.

 

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