Condolence Message on the Passing of Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dr M. Mahadevan
2026-06-17 - 2026-07-15
The Malaysian Psychiatric Association (MPA) extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones, friends, colleagues, and all whose lives were touched by Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr M. Mahadevan.
Tan Sri Dr Mahadevan was a pioneer of psychiatry in Malaysia and a towering figure in the development of mental health services in our country. As the former Government Chief Psychiatrist and founder of the Malaysian Psychiatric Association, he helped shape psychiatric care for generations of Malaysians through his vision, leadership, and dedication.
He played a pivotal role in modernising mental health services and championing rehabilitation-oriented approaches to care, advancing the dignity, recovery, and well-being of persons living with mental illness. Beyond psychiatry, he was internationally recognised for his contributions to clinical hypnosis, psychosomatic medicine, teaching, research, and mentorship. The Mahadevan Fellowship at Harvard stands as a lasting testament to his impact on the field and his commitment to nurturing future generations of mental health professionals.
His wisdom, guidance, and pioneering spirit have left an enduring legacy that will continue to inspire psychiatrists, educators, researchers, and trainees for years to come.
On behalf of the Malaysian Psychiatric Association, we express our profound gratitude for his immense contributions to psychiatry, mental health, and the nation.
May he rest in peace.
Malaysian Psychiatric Association

In Memory of Brigadier General (Rtd) Professor Dato' Dr. N. Rajagopal
2026-06-17 - 2026-07-31
It is with great sadness that the Malaysian Psychiatric Association (MPA) records the passing of Brigadier General (Rtd) Professor Dato’ Dr. N. Rajagopal, a distinguished psychiatrist, educator, and leader, who passed away on 27 June 2026.
Professor Dato’ Rajagopal dedicated his life to psychiatry, medical education, and advancing mental healthcare in Malaysia. He was widely respected for his clinical expertise, wisdom, humility, and unwavering commitment to his patients, students, and colleagues. Throughout his distinguished career, he inspired generations of psychiatrists through his teaching, mentorship, and exemplary professionalism.
His passing is a great loss to the psychiatric fraternity and the wider medical community. His legacy will live on through the many lives he touched, the psychiatrists he trained, and the enduring values of compassion, excellence, and service he exemplified.
On behalf of the Malaysian Psychiatric Association, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones during this time of sorrow.
May he rest in eternal peace.
Malaysian Psychiatric Association (2024/26)
