1. Subramaniam Sathasivam is a member and served as 9th President of the Malaysian Indian Congress, a component party of the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition, in an acting capacity from June 2013 to June 2015 and officially from June 2015 to July 2018.
Subramaniam Sathasivam was one of two ministers of Indian ethnicity and one of three MIC candidates to retain their federal seats in the 2008 general elections.
Subramaniam Sathasivam received his early education at the Penang Free School.
Subramaniam Sathasivam graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from the National University of Singapore in 1978.
Subramaniam Sathasivam moved from Taiping, Perak to Tangkak in Johor and then Malacca, where he established his private practice in 1985.
Subramaniam Sathasivam furthered his medical practice with a focus on Dermatology, obtaining the Diploma in Dermatology from the University of Wales in 1994 and Membership of the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland in 1998.
Subramaniam Sathasivam was elected President of the Malacca Branch of the Malaysian Medical Association.
Subramaniam Sathasivam worked to formulate a health transformation plan to address the country's challenges and needs, focusing on increasing public awareness on health issues, particularly early detection and disease prevention.
Subramaniam Sathasivam contributed to oral health-related events locally and internationally.
Subramaniam Sathasivam worked to maintain the ministry's relations with health professional groups to improve overall health levels in Malaysia.
Subramaniam Sathasivam highlighted the "Blood Stock System," used to manage blood stocks and identify areas with shortages to facilitate stock transfer from other centers.
Subramaniam Sathasivam participated in dialogue sessions during the conference, addressing questions and engaging in discussions.
Subramaniam Sathasivam promoted healthy eating habits to reduce the risk of nutrition-related non-communicable diseases.
Subramaniam Sathasivam introduced the Malaysian Healthy Plate with a "Semi-Quarter" concept: quarter plate carbohydrates, quarter plate protein, and half plate fruits and vegetables.
Subramaniam Sathasivam served as Minister of Human Resources from 18 March 2008 to 5 May 2013.
Subramaniam Sathasivam addressed unemployment, the welfare of estate workers, challenges faced by unskilled workers, and human resource capacity building.
Subramaniam Sathasivam's appointment was seen as potentially beneficial for low-income groups, particularly Indians.
Subramaniam Sathasivam stated that addressing Indian employment issues was a reason the MIC was given the human resources portfolio.
Subramaniam Sathasivam served as acting president of the Malaysian Indian Congress from 25 June 2014 to 25 June 2015 before being officially elected as the ninth president, serving until July 2018.