MORE PICS & Video – Krishnasamy MIC Tenggaroh assemblyman Gunned down Lift; Vithiya Mohan, MIC Puteri found body; 2nd MIC Assemblyman Shot similarly
UPDATE
Krishnasamy Received Threats A Week Before His Death, Says Samy Vellu
ABOVE: Samy was at the home (BELOW) of the deceased to pay his respcets
SEGAMAT, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- State Assemblyman for Tenggaroh Datuk S.Krishnasamy received several threatening calls a week before he was shot dead yesterday. MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu, who is Works Minister, said Krishnasamy, who was Johor MIC deputy chairman, informed him of the threats before he left for
ABOVE: The wife was inconsolable to overcome the grievous sudden loss. BELOW: the 2nd Son read out a statement asking people not to speculate what happened to Krishnasamy but to leave it to the police to do the investigation.
"What happened to Krishnasamy can happen to anyone else," he said. He said a circular had been issued to all MIC assemblymen and members of Parliament on the need to take extra precautions to ensure their safety. Samy Vellu said that presently, there were some people within the Indian community who created agitation including in writing to show that the MIC and its elected representatives did not work for the benefits of the community. This was very dangerous because the aim was to sow hatred towards the MIC and its elected representatives, he said. "They write as though the people hate us a lot. When people think we are no longer useful, perhaps a shoot to kill can occur," he said.
Asked whether he believed that Krishnasamy's murder was politically motivated, Samy Vellu said he was not sure. "I cannot say whether it has something to do with politics, a private matter or in connection with the constituency. An elected representative has many connections," he said. However, he said, an elected representative should not be afraid when facing threats from irresponsible quarters. Samy Vellu also said that he was disappointed with the laxness of security at the Johor MIC building and the absence of security guards at the premises when the shooting took place. "I have told the Johor MIC chairman to place new security personnel and install closed-circuit cameras to know who come in and out of theoffice," he said. He also ordered all state MIC offices to review the security aspect of their premises.
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MORE PICS & Video – Krishnasamy MIC Tenggaroh assemblyman Gunned down in Lift in MIC HQ; Vithiya Mohan, MIC Puteri found body at about 2.10pm 2nd MIC Assemblyman Killed in Similar Manner.
ABOVE: Photo fit of man in his early 30s has been identified as the main suspect in the murder; Indian, medium-built and about 152cm tall. An eyewitness saw the man, who was dressed in a black shirt and jeans, running away. The man fled the scene in a red motorcycle heading towards Jalan Wong Ah Fook
UPDATE: from STAR
Johor MIC deputy chief Krishnasamy killed by hitman
JOHOR BARU: Tenggaroh state assemblyman Datuk S. Krishnasamy was shot dead point blank by a gunman in a lift at the state MIC headquarters in Jalan Segget here. The State MIC deputy head was shot once below the left eyebrow, a mark of a professional hitman. The bullet went through to the back of his head. Police are looking at all angles and have not ruled out political or business rivalry, or even money lending and gangsterism as motives. The brutal murder occurred at
Johor Police Chief Deputy Comm Datuk Hussin Ismail told a late night press conference that the suspect was in his 30s, medium-built, about 152cm tall and was an Indian. Cops have thrown a dragnet around the state to prevent the killer from escaping as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi expressed his outrage and demanded that the killer be caught quickly.= = == == = == = == == Original Post Below
Abdullah Shocked, Condemns Killing Of Krishnasamy
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has expressed shock over the murder of Tenggaroh State Assemblyman Datuk S. Krishnasamy in Johor Baharu this afternoon, and described it as a cruel and despicable act. He said he wanted the perpetrators of the crime to be brought to justice swiftly.
ABOVE: The Johore MIC HQ and BELOW: The lift where the killing took place
He was found slumped in a pool of blood in the lift at about
In PUTRAJAYA, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak described the killing of Krishnasamy as an incident that has shocked the entire nation.
Expressing his condolences to Krishnasamy's family, Najib said such killings (of politicians) were not part of the culture of this country. "I am saddened by what has happened. It has shocked the entire country. I hope everyone will give their cooperation and leave it to the police to conduct investigations. "The Inspector-General of Police (Tan Sri Musa Hassan) has said police are working swiftly to get to the bottom of it (murder). It's not the first time... previously it (killing of a politician) happened to the Lunas assemblyman... but this (political killings) is not a culture here. "So we have to find out why this happened... whether it was personal or something else. We want to know the motive," he told reporters after chairing a meeting of the National Disaster Relief Managament Committee at his office. In November 2000, Lunas assemblyman Dr Joe Fernandez, 54, who was also the Kedah MIC deputy chairman, was gunned down by a motorcyclist at a traffic light junction in Bukit Mertajam.
MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu also expressed shock over Krishnasamy's tragic death. "We have lost a strong and capable leader. I regret the loss of a very hardworking leader who has done a lot for the Malaysian Indian community," he said. Samy Vellu, who is also Works Minister, said Krishnasamy was a close friend, a hardworker and a high performer in politics. "He maintained his constituency well and was constantly in touch with the grassroot members. His death will be a great loss to the community," he added. In the 11th general election in 2004, Krishnasamy, who was born on
Family In Deep Shock Over Krishnasamy's Slaying
ABOVE & BELOW: The gasket being taken home
"All of us (family members) are waiting for his body to arrive at our home in Bandar Putra, Segamat, except my eldest sister Rani (BELOW, being consoled by husband), who is at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) in Johor Baharu waiting for the post-mortem process to be over," said Raven, whose other siblings are Raj Kumar, 33, and Rathika, 30.
Krishnasamy, who was also the Johor MIC deputy chairman, was shot dead in a lift at the Johor MIC headquarters in Jalan Segget here by an unidentified assailant during lunchtime today. Meanwhile, Krishnasamy's brother, Selvam, 49, when met at the HSA's mortuary, said his brother was a responsible family man. "He was a good man. The last time I met him was several months ago. I received news about his murder at
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M'sian ethnic Indian politician shot dead in JB office
Lawmaker
I am stunned and am very sad about Krishnasamy's killing and I want to extend my condolences to his family,' Bernama quoted Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as saying. Johor Deputy Police Chief Mohammad Mokhtar Mohammad Sharif said a special unit had been set up to investigate the killing. Although political violence is rare in
ABOVE & BELOW: Body taken out onto the MPV
A party spokesman said he 'could not speculate' on the circumstances surrounding the shooting, which comes as the MIC is embroiled in a row over the treatment of ethnic Indians in
MIC Chief Samy Vellu has sided with the government, and been criticised for failing to adequately address the complaints of his constituents who say they are marginalised in terms of education, wealth and opportunities. Vellu said he was saddened by the death of his close friend. 'Krishnasamy was a dedicated and visionary politician and a close friend of mine,' he said in a statement. 'The party has lost a voice of the people.' MIC is a senior member of Badawi's 14-party ruling coalition. Abdullah is widely expected to call snap elections in the coming weeks. Around 7 per cent of
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Johor MIC assemblyman shot dead
Datuk Krishnasamy Shiman
JOHOR BARU: Tenggaroh Assemblyman Datuk S. Krishnasamy was shot dead in the lift at the state MIC headquarters in Jalan Seget. Krishnasamy, who is state deputy MIC chief, was shot by a gunman just as he was about to attend a meeting at about
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ABOVE & BELOW: Instead of waiting for the Ambulance the body was taken away by an MPV
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State Assemblyman Found Shot Dead In
R. Vithiya Mohan (ABOVE, recalling her gruesome find in the lift), the Johor Puteri MIC chief, had found the body in the lift. No weapon was found near the body. According to a witness, a man was seen leaving the place hurriedly on a motorcycle. Krishnasamy is the second MIC state assemblyman to have been shot dead. In November 2000, Lunas state assemblyman Dr Joe Fernandez, 54, was shot by a pillion rider on a motorcycle when he stopped at a traffic junction in Bukit Mertajam. Krishnasamy, who is also a member of the MIC national central committee, became the state assemblyman for Tenggaroh in the 2004 general election. He was also the MIC Labis division chief. Taman Datuk Chellem MIC branch head S. Arumugam said before Krishnasamy entered the MIC building, he (Arumugam) had lunch with him at a restaurant in Jalan Trus, about one km away, together with three MIC divisional heads."We just chatted...Datuk (Krishnasamy) had nasi campur," he said. After lunch, Krishnasamy excused himself as he wanted to attend a meeting at the MIC building and left in another car, he said. Arumugam said upon reaching a car park outside the MIC building, he heard two women crying in the building. Vithiya, meanwhile, said she wanted to take a lift to go to the 5th floor but was shocked to find that a body was slumped against the wall in the lift. Police said they were investigating whether Krishnasamy carried a gun himself. His body was taken to the
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Attack On M. Kulasegaran By Johor MIC Assemblyman An Attempt To Cover Up Improprieties In Maika Holdings And Silence Voices Of Shareholders Seeking The Truth
Media Statement; by Lim Guan Eng; (
(Petaling Jaya, Wednesday): DAP unreservedly condemns the irresponsible, illegal and violently unacceptable behaviour of Johor State Assemblyman for Tenggarah Datuk S. Krishnasamy in attacking DAP National Vice-Chair and MP for Ipoh Barat M. Kulasegaran yesterday during the Maika Holdings Bhd(Maika) Annual General Meeting(AGM). In his police report yesterday, Kula asked police to act against the Johor ADUN for elbowing Kula and pushing Kula away from the mike when Kula was speaking to the Maika AGM at Legend Hotel in
According to the report by Kula, “70% of the over 500 shareholders of Maika who attended the AGM had voted against the first agenda ‘to receive and adopt the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2005 together with reports of the directors and Auditors’. Realising that they were defeated the Chairman presiding the meeting refused to declare the results. This caused great unhappiness and dissatisfaction. In trying to stifle the outcry and shut up the debate without revealing the outcome of the voting, Kula was attacked and the meeting was taken over by those displaying hooligan-like behaviour” DAP expresses disgust at the gangster politics employed by BN parties. Apparently UMNO is not the only one to use threats to silence truth-seekers when they can not explain or justify their actions. Recently such threats were employed against Professor Dr Lim Teck Ghee for being seditious in making conclusions from his academic research that the NEP 30% target for corporate bumi equity has been exceeded based on calculation of market value.
Similar violent tactics were employed by supporters of Port Klang ADUN and Majlis Perbandaran Klang Councillor Datuk Zakaria Md Deros when the public went to his palatial mansion on 29.10.2006. As Kulasegaran said, such violent tactics has no place in our
He must also condemn and disassociate MIC and himself from the gangster tactics employed by Datuk Krishnasmy as not only shameful to MIC but also to all Malaysians. Any failure to condemn Krishnasamy and explain to Maika shareholders would only confirm suspicions that MIC is trying to cover up the real truth of what has gone wrong in investments in Maika Holdings. DAP views this incident seriously and expects the police not to be affected by any politicial interference in investigating this incident. Should the police fail to take action then the matter would be pursued further for no one is above the law and even State Assemblyman do not have the right to assault people.
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