KUCHING: Former Federal Cabinet minister Tun S. Samy Vellu has passed away. He was 86.
His demise was announced by former Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) president Datuk Seri S. Subramaniam.
The former health minister said in a Facebook post, that he had been informed of the tragic news by the former MIC president’s son, Datuk Seri Vell Paari.
“To many of us, he was the ultimate mentor.
“ His contribution to the nation and the Indian community will be permanently etched in our memories.
“My condolences to the family on his demise. He led a full and glorious life, and is going off filled with deep respect and appreciation. May his soul reach the abode of the Lord,” Subramaniam said.
Samy Vellu, was the Sungai Siput MP from 1974 to 2008 and served as works minister from 1983 to 1989 and again from 1995 to 2008.
He was the longest-serving MIC president after holding the position for 31 years from 1979.
He was also one of the longest-serving ministers, having been in the Cabinet for 29 years.
