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FOR Dr Jeyashree Srinivasan, 58, medicine has never just been a profession but it has been a calling, a journey of purpose, compassion, and giving.

That lifelong devotion to healing and service was recognised on July 28 when she was conferred the Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN), which carries the title ‘Datuk’, during the state investiture ceremony in conjunction with the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang’s 84th birthday celebration at Dewan Sri Pinang.

Born and raised in India, Dr Jeyashree began her medical journey with an MBBS from Madurai Kamaraj University in Tamil Nadu.

When she moved to Malaysia, her commitment to care was unwavering. She served diligently in a government hospital for five years, earning her permanent residency.

From there, her journey continued into the private healthcare sector, where she served as a medical superintendent at Island Hospital for a decade, followed by another 14 years at Loh Guan Lye Specialist Centre.

Now, after more than 25 years in the medical field, Dr Jeyashree has eased into a more relaxed pace, but her heart for service remains unshaken.

Even while attending to family responsibilities in the past year, she continued to update her medical knowledge, recently completing a Diploma in Geriatric Medicine and Family Medicine.

Yet, it is her quiet but powerful work in the non-governmental organisation (NGO) and charity space that truly sets her apart.

“I have been involved in community service for over 20 years,” she says humbly.

Her service at the Mahindarama Buddhist Temple’s Amata Clinic began in 1998, offering free care and consultations to those who cannot afford treatment.

In 2005, she founded Mitta for Life, an organisation focused on supporting patients with chronic illnesses, especially cancer.

Under her leadership, Mitta for Life has grown into a beacon of hope, organising fundraising drives, counselling services, health awareness campaigns, monthly talks, and medical camps that reach those who need it most.

Her healing touch extends further, to the Sivasanta Clinic where she has volunteered for seven to eight years, to Ramakrishna Ashrama where she actively serves on the Women’s Committee, and to medical camps and health talks organised for underprivileged communities.

Dr Jeyashree also works closely with the Penang branch of the MINDS Association, offering care and compassion to children with autism and cerebral palsy, and lends support to the Little Sisters of the Poor, a home for the elderly.

In every role she has taken, from a doctor, mentor, volunteer to a friend, Dr Jeyashree’s mission has remained the same, which is to uplift the lives of others with dignity, grace, and compassion.

The DSPN recognition is more than just an award. It is a testament to a life lived in service to others. And for Dr Jeyashree Srinivasan, the journey is far from over.

Story by Kevin Vimal

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