Samy Vellu happy with Govt’s recognition of his service


Sultan Muhammad V conferring the Darjah Kebesaran Seri Setia Mahkota (SSM), which carries the title ‘Tun’, to former Works Minister and MIC president Tun S. Samy Vellu in conjunction with His Majesty’s birthday at Istana Negara. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Special Envoy on Infrastructure to India and South Asia Tun S. Samy Vellu, who was conferred the Seri Setia Mahkota (SSM) award, said he was very happy with the recognition from the Malaysian Government.

“I have worked with the Government for almost 39 years and I love to work with the Government, with the leader, the Prime Minister and others, all of them had treated me very well,” he said.

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