PETALING JAYA: The death of M. Karupaiya is sad and regretful news, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday (Nov 16), The MCA president expressed his deepest condolences to Karupaiya's family, friends and comrades.
"Received the news of Pakatan Harapan's Padang Serai incumbent MP M. Karupaiya's passing with sadness and regret.
"No matter which side we were on, all of us wished to contest the GE without any mishap," he said.
Dr Wee said as a fellow people's representative, they held a mutual respect for each other.
"I still remember saudara Karupaiya's kind commendation to the Transport Ministry's amendment to the Road Transport Act 1987 during the last Dewan Rakyat sitting on Oct 6.
"May he rest in peace. I hope his family finds the strength and patience to weather through this unfortunate moment," he said.
