KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 – Veteran journalist and Makkal Osai senior editor Dr Rajan Boopalan passed away at Selayang Hospital at 4:00 AM on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the age of 68.
Makkal Osai Managing Director Datuk S. Gopalakrishnan confirmed the news, paying tribute to Rajan’s distinguished 45-year career in journalism, which included 15 years as a senior editor at the Tamil-language daily.
Prior to joining Makkal Osai, Rajan had served as an editor at another news publication.
“He was a kind person, friendly with everyone and had good relationships with many leaders, including political figures. He was also highly skilled in translating between English, Malay and Tamil,” Gopalakrishnan told Bernama when contacted on Sunday.
Health Complications, HAWANA Support, and Surviving Family
Key details surrounding his medical treatment, industry contributions, and family background include:
- Medical Emergency & Surgery: Rajan suffered a fall in the bathroom of his home on September 8, after which medical examinations revealed a ruptured brain blood vessel. He subsequently underwent surgery to remove a blood clot and remained under hospital care for high blood pressure complications.
- HAWANA Welfare Contribution: On October 7, while receiving treatment at Selayang Hospital, Rajan received assistance under the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA X TM welfare initiative.
- Ministerial Visit: Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching personally visited the hospital to present the HAWANA aid to Rajan’s wife, A. Saraswathi.
- Surviving Family: Dr Rajan Boopalan leaves behind his wife, A. Saraswathi, and three children.
–NMT
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