Tributes pour in for a ‘great leader’ and unifying force

Paying his last respects: Ismail Sabri offering his condolences to Vell Paari (on his right) as Saravanan and Samy Vellu’s family members look on at the late politician’s home.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong were among those who expressed their condolences to the family of former MIC president Tun S. Samy Vellu, who died yesterday.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the country had lost a great leader who succeeded in uniting the Malaysian Indian community, while even those on the other side of the divide paid tribute, saying he always took up the cause of the Opposition if it involved the good of the people.