PENGKALAN BATU – Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate's representative for the Asahan state constituency, J. Samivel Jairas, died in a road accident today.
The accident occurred in front of the PH Asahan main operations room.
The deceased, who was also PKR Alor Gajah deputy division chief, was representing PH candidate for Asahan, Denesh Palasubramaniam.
The matter was announced by the Pakatan Harapan Election Department in a statement on Wednesday.
"His passing is a great loss to his family, friends, PKR members and everyone who knew him.
"We also appeal to all parties to give the family sufficient time to make funeral arrangements in peace," the statement said.
PH also expressed its appreciation for the deceased's services and contributions, particularly during the 16th Melaka State Election campaign.
"We would also like to express our deepest appreciation for all his services and contributions, especially his hard work throughout the 16th Melaka State Election campaign," it added.
Meanwhile, PKR top leadership representative Gunarajah George was in Asahan to assist the deceased's family and the PH campaign team. –AWANI