JASIN, Nov 11 — An aide of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Asahan seat in the Melaka election was killed today when the car he was driving collided with a lorry, three days to voting day.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also PH chairman, paid tribute to J. Samivel, 62, in a Facebook post today, noting that the deceased was also Alor Gajah PKR deputy division chief.
“I have received sad news from Melaka. Brother Samivel, the representative of the Harapan candidate for the Asahan state seat, was killed in a road accident this afternoon.
“As Alor Gajah Keadilan deputy division chief, Brother Samivel had long served and remained loyal to the struggle. May his service and spirit continue to guide our steps as we carry on this struggle.
