''Veerappen Veerathan'' (known as V. Veerappen) is a Malaysian lawyer and politician. He is well known for founding the Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (Gerakan) together with Dr. Lim Chong Eu, Dr.

Tan Chee Khoon Tan Chee Khoon (; 4 March 1919 – 14 October 1996) was a major figure in Malaysian politics from 1959 to 1978, at one point being nicknamed "Mr. Opposition" for the outspoken views he presented in Parliament. He was the official Leader of the ...

and Dr.

Syed Hussein Alatas Syed Hussein Alatas ( ar, سيد حسین العطاس '; 17 September 1928 – 23 January 2007) was a Malaysian academic, sociologist, politician, and founder of social science organisations. He was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Malaya ...

. In 1972, he left Gerakan and founded the new party Parti Keadilan Masyarakat Malaysia (PEKEMAS).

Politic career

He was an elected Member of Parliament of South Seberang Perai in 1959 and 1969 respectively on Socialist Front (SF) and Gerakan tickets.

Election Result

* P033 - Seberang Selatan ** 1959 - Won ** 1964 - Loss ** 1969 - Won

References

Malaysian politicians of Indian descent Malaysian political party founders Workers' rights activists Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia politicians Labour Party of Malaya politicians Malaysian socialists Members of the Dewan Rakyat Members of the Penang State Legislative Assembly {{Malaysia-politician-stub