Late lawyer and trade unionist remembered
A commemorative event was held at Royal Lake Club in Kuala Lumpur to honour the late S. Radhakrishnan, a distinguished lawyer and former trade unionist.

Radha, as he was affectionately known, died on April 4 last year at the age of 81.

Themed “A Celebration of Life”, the memorial event was graced by Indian High Commissioner BN Reddy and attended by Radha’s family members, close friends, colleagues and prominent figures.

His family included Radha’s widow Pankajakshi Nambiar, daughter Sharimala, son Suraj and grandchildren Kavisvara Nair and Reshmika Nair.

Reddy highlighted Radha’s rapport with the diplomatic community and spoke of his fond memories with the latter.

“His role as chairman of Gandhi Memorial Trust Kuala Lumpur in promoting Gandhian values was immense.

“We cherish his contribution in advancing the High Commission’s as well as India’s outreach in Malaysia with the legal fraternity, well-wishers and friends of India.

“A generation of Indian High Commissioners to Malaysia held the late Radha in very high esteem,” Reddy said in his address.

Retired Court of Appeal judge Tan Sri VC George said, “Radha was endowed with the drive to attain and acquire numerous facets, excelling in each.

“Collectively, these facets formed his character, which was characterised by goodwill towards all and devoid of malice.”

Datuk Johari Razak, former partner of Shearn Delamore & Co where Radha had served as senior partner and legal consultant, said the man was meticulous in his legal work and had been a loyal friend.

Former attorney general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas said of his 45-year friendship with Radha: “I am touched by the warmth and depth of affection rightly shown by all the speakers to Radha whom we all miss.”

Retired Court of Appeal judge Datuk Mahadev Shankar, a close friend of the late lawyer, said, “The test of a man’s life is not how long he lives but how well he has lived.

“In this respect, Radha’s life was a template for us to follow.”

Sharimala also reminisced about her late father.

“His life was a symphony of compassion, integrity and hard work.

“He taught me the value of resilience, the importance of kindness and to always be humble,” she said.
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A commemorative event was held at Royal Lake Club in Kuala Lumpur to honour the late S. Radhakrishnan, a distinguished lawyer and former trade unionist.