Samy Vellu – A legend many of us will miss


Farewell message: Members of the public waiting to sign the book of condolence at Samy Vellu’s home in Lengkongan Vethavanam off Jalan Ipoh. — Bernama

KLANG: He was a larger-than-life figure. Whenever Tun S. Samy Vellu entered a room, all attention would turn towards him.

Such was the allure the former MIC president and works minister had, which established him as a legend in his own right.

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