KAMPAR - DAP veteran leader Karpal Singh was killed in a road accident when the car he was travelling in rammed into the side of a lorry at the North South Expressway here early this morning.
"With deep regret I announce the passing of my father YB Karpal Singh. Details will follow," said Gobind Singh Deo, the MP for Puchong.
Also killed in the accident was his assistant Michael Cornandez, while two others were seriously injured.
The accident happened at Km 301.6 of the NSE, near the deadly Gua Tempurung stretch.
The four were travelling inside a Toyota Alphard at that time.
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DAP veteran leader Karpal Singh was killed in a road accident when the car he was travelling in rammed into the side of a lorry at the North South Expressway near Kampar, Perak early this morning. NSTP/Supian Ahmad
SHOCK & GRIEF
Barely had the shock news broke when tributes from those who admired and worked with him started to pour in on Twitter.
"We've lost a colleague; an indefatigable fighter for justice; d legendary Karpal Singh! Our sincere condolences to d family. RIP," said Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim.
"A giant has fallen: since childhood, Karpal was looked up as a fighters who inspired many of my generation to join the struggle for justice," said Tian Chua, the MP for Batu.
"News of Karpal's death by accident is deeply saddening. Struggling to find words. We lost a man who towered like an institution," said Sivarasa Rasiah, MP for Subang.
"Rest in Peace YB Karpal Singh. You were one of few legends that made me go to politics. God Bless & condolences to the family," said Darrell Leiking, MP for Penampang.
TIGER OF JELUTONG
"Received the sad news re accident involving YB Karpal. He always treated me so endearingly. Condolences to family," said Rafizi Ramli, MP for Pandan.
'Selamat jalan, pejuang tak kenal ampun," student activist Adam Adli.
"Shocked n speechless, the 'Tiger of Jelutong' YBKarpal, passed away tonight in a road accident. Condolences to family," said Dr Xavier Jeyakumar, Selangor state assemblyman.
"Rest in peace Fighter," said Shamsul Iskandar Akin, MP for Batu Katil.
"There is a void, a huge void to be filled in parliament as well as in court rooms. Farewell, Tiger of Jelutong," said Sim Tze Tzin, MP for Jelutong. - Malaysia Chronicle
DAP veteran leader Karpal Singh was killed in a road accident when the car he was travelling in rammed into the side of a lorry at the North South Expressway near Kampar, Perak early this morning.
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