{"product_id":"heart-of-service-steven-chee-keong-sim-9789819807307","title":"Heart of Service: The Untold Story of Dr M P L Yegappan","description":"As the first elected chairman of the Bukit Mertajam Town Council and subsequently a State Executive Councillor in the Penang Merdeka cabinet during the transformative 1950s through to the 1960s, Dr M P L Yegappan emerged as a beacon of integrity and dedication. He stood shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Wong Pow Nee, Penang's first Chief Minister. Yet, despite his pivotal role, Dr M P L Yegappan's story has remained largely untold -- until now.Heart of Service delves into the life of a town doctor whose commitment to his patients and his community transcended the allure of political power. Steven Sim Chee Keong's compelling narrative shines a light on Dr M P L Yegappan's enduring legacy and celebrates a true Malayan leader who embodied the essence of public service.Discover the untold story of a man whose unwavering dedication to service over self, and his ability to unite diverse political factions, made him a beloved figure in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steven Chee Keong Sim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9819807301\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789819807307\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Co-Published with World Scientific\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Steven Chee Keong Sim","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46431294324991,"sku":"9789819807307","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_772dde16-ad03-423a-b747-18ae7e18034e.jpg?v=1735140898","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/heart-of-service-steven-chee-keong-sim-9789819807307","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}