Former MIC president Samy Vellu passes away at 86


PETALING JAYA: Former Cabinet minister Tun S. Samy Vellu has passed away at the age of 86, says former MIC president Tan Sri Dr S. Subramaniam.

The former health minister said, in a Facebook post Thursday (Sept 15), that he had been informed of the tragic news by the former MIC president's son, Datuk Seri Vell Paari.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Samy Vellu , S. Subramaniam , Demise , Passed Away

Next In Nation

Untrained public discouraged from giving first aid
Family torn apart by loan sharks
Govt green-lights RM4.3bil for 13MP projects in Kedah
Forced labour victims freed in raids
Climate Change Bill set to be tabled in Parliament in March
Ipoh tree may be uprooted from Railway Station Square
Joy boils over in Little India
Cash, luxury items seized
MMC condemns threats against journalists�
Projects not implemented

Others Also Read