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Krishnasamy cremation

January 13th, 2008
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Even the sky shed tears during cremation

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TANGKAK: The late Tenggaroh assemblyman Datuk S. Krishnasamy’s remains were cremated at the Kwang Ee Crematorium near here at about 5.40pm yesterday. 

MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu and other state as well as national MIC leaders attended the cremation. The moment Krishnasamy’s body arrived at the crematorium, it started raining heavily until after the cremation. An MIC member from Segamat said the rain were the “tears of God who cried over the death of a very kind man”. 

While temple priests were reciting prayers, Samy Vellu was seen wiping tears from his eyes. 

Segamat MIC division chief A. Nadarajah said Krishnasamy was a good leader and had no known enemies, including within the party. He said he had known the assemblyman for many years and knew how caring he was, adding that the Indian community in Labis had lost a very helpful leader. Labis MIC Youth chief A Sivarajah said MIC had lost a considerate leader who always thought about the people, especially the Indians in Johor.  

In SEGAMAT, the crowd came with wreaths and penned condolence messages in a book placed outside the late assemblyman’s house. Family members and relatives wept as the cortege left the house at 3.30pm.  

Earlier in the morning, Krishnasamy’s second child Rajkumar, 33, thanked everyone for their support and said that his father had worked tirelessly to ensure no community was left out in the government’s development programmes.  The family also asked the press not to speculate and allow the police to investigate the killing.

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Samy Vellu admits Hindraf is correct

January 13th, 2008
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Admitting that there had been several weaknesses in the government’s implementation and delivery system that led to the Indian sometimes losing out in various fields, he said the party would rectify them. “There are weaknesses, but they can and will be corrected.

Some people keep on condemning the 25/11 rally as unnecessary, "not our culture", penyangak, and so many other things. Just imagine the rally never took place. Would the Indian community get any attention. Nothing much in the last 20 -30 years. But now, more airtime in news, committees set up to manage temple issues, meeting with PM, awareness on equal rights, among others have occurred. Something that the leading party had failed to highlight or do while in power. But now, claiming there is some problem with implementation. For so many years, there was no weakness/problem is it? Only now the eye can see? Looks like a jolt like the rally is indeed needed.

SAMY VELLU: My door is always open

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KUALA LUMPUR, SUN:

“My door is always open,” said MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu to the Indians, especially to the youths and professionals.

Samy Vellu, who is also Works Minister, said he was willing to listen to any problem faced by the Indians, especially the youths. “Indian youths play a major role in ensuring unity within the community as they are a major force that will shape its future direction,” he said in a statement issued here today. Appreciating the role of Indian youths as “people who have the courage and wisdom to bring changes to the community,” he said the party was not making promises merely to canvas for support from the Indians.

“But MIC will strive to bring justice and fairness to them through the government by taking the necessary action,” he said.

Admitting that there had been several weaknesses in the government’s implementation and delivery system that led to the Indian sometimes losing out in various fields, he said the party would rectify them. “There are weaknesses, but they can and will be corrected.

“No government in the world can satisfy 100 percent the needs of their people. But what is important is to ensure that what we deserve is attained.”

Samy Vellu said the party would adopt a different and more practical approach in tackling the problems of the Indians. “We have been vigorously taking the necessary steps in the last four months and we expect to see some positive results soon,” he said. “We will be more open to hear their views, especially from the Indian youths.”

He said Malaysian Indians needed to unite to safeguard their future in this country, adding that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and his deputy Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak had been sympathetic to their plight and had promised to address their problems.

Samy Vellu said the party which had laid a strong educational foundation for the Indian community with the creation of two institutions, namely TAFE College and the Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology, was now striving to raise their economic position with several measures taken with the help of the government. “MIC has also fought hard to ensure better housing, healthcare and employment through training for the poor, especially single mothers and youths.”

He said the Indian community in Malaysia should not fall into despair, adding that only the Barisan Nasional (BN) government could ensure their future. “They should not be duped by the opposition parties who only want their votes in the coming general election.” However, he said, the party would work with anyone who wished to see the progress and development of the Indian community, but would fight “to the ground those who poison the minds of the Indians”.

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Krishnasamy received threats

January 12th, 2008
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Krishnasamy had received threats

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SEGAMAT: Slain Tenggaroh state assemblyman Datuk S. Krishnasamy had been receiving threats for about a week but did not take them seriously.  

MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said that Krishnasamy had told him about the threats before he left for India two weeks ago. “I just advised him to take care. That was the maximum I could say,” he said, adding that such threats were commonly received by those in politics or those who become elected representatives.  Samy Vellu said that he, too, received 10 to 15 such calls a day from people making all sorts of accusations and threats.  

“This time, things got out of hand. Now, there are all sorts of accusations and the people's minds have been poisoned.  “People think we are not needed anymore. Such cases can happen in future as the people hate us,” he said, referring to the killing of the assemblyman.  

However, Samy Vellu added that they (MIC politicians) would not be able to do their job if they lived in fear.  “I meet 750 people each week. If the gunman comes, even I can be shot,” he said, adding that that all MIC assemblymen and MPs have been told to be extra cautious.  

“We also appeal to the Inspector-General of Police to investigate this case thoroughly as the previous murder of Lunas assemblyman Joe Fernandez in 2000 has yet to be solved,” he said.  “Besides that, several other murders have also happened in Penang.” 

Samy Vellu said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi had contacted him yesterday to assure him that the police were tracking down the suspect.  Samy Vellu, who arrived at Krishnasamy's house at 11.15am, said that Abdullah also conveyed his condolences to the family. 

He called for security at all MIC offices nationwide would be beefed up.  “I have told the Johor MIC leader to employ a new security guard and not to just allow everybody into the building,” he said, adding that he was surprised that the guard, stationed at the building, was not present at the time of the shooting.  

Asked how Krishnasamy's death would affect MIC's performance in the area in the coming elections, he replied: “I do not want to talk about the elections now.”  

On Krishnasamy's contributions, Samy Vellu said that he had showed a lot of interest in wanting to help the people in Johor.  “Each week, at least once, he brings people to see me for help,” he said, adding that he last spoke to Krishnasamy on Friday morning as Krishnasamy had wanted to meet with him next week.  

Segamat MP Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam appealed to the police to investigate and bring the killer to book. “MIC has lost a good leader and I have lost a good friend,” he said.  

State PAS commissioner Datuk Dr Mahfodz Mohamed, who led a delegation of about 30 people to the house, said that this was a new phenomenon, which needed to be checked.  “The police need to do something about such cases, including providing additional security to politicians,” he said, adding that people had the right to live in peace.  Dr Mahfodz also conveyed his condolences to the family.

Krishnasamy received threats a week before his death

BERNAMA source

SEGAMAT, Sat.:

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 India on an official visit.”He said the threats went on for a week but he did not take it seriously. I did advise him to be careful. That is all I can say,” Samy Vellu told reporters when he came to the residence of the late assemblyman in Bandar Putra here today.

He also urged the police to carry out a thorough investigation into the case to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

Samy Vellu said that for a politician or elected individual, receiving threats from dissatisfied people was normal but in this case, it was too much.”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 personnnel and instal closed-circuit cameras to know who come in and out of the office,” he said.He also ordered all state MIC offices to review the security aspect of their premises.

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family asks media not to speculate on Krishnasamy death

January 12th, 2008
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Media told to stop speculative reports on slain assemblyman

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SEGAMAT, Sat.:

The family of slain Tenggaroh state assemblyman, Datuk S. Krishnasamy, has asked the media to stop publishing speculative reports on the killing to allow the police to investigate the murder. 

Krishnasamy’s second son, Raj Kumar, 32, said the family hoped the media would stop asking speculative questions.

The media should allow the police to complete their investigations into the murder, he said, reading out a prepared press statement at their family house in Bandar Putera here today.

Krishnasamy, 61, who was also Johor MIC deputy chief, was shot dead point blank by a gunman in the lift at the state MIC headquarters at Jalan Segget in Johor Baru yesterday.

Police are looking at all angles and have not ruled out political or business rivalry or even moneylending and gangsterism as motives.

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman, MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu and Barisan Nasional (BN) component party leaders are among 2,000 people who paid their last respects to Krishnasamy at his residence. He will be buried at the Hindu cemetery in Tangkak today. The cortege will leave for the cemetery at 4pm.

Raj Kumar said his father worked hard as a state assemblyman to ensure no race was marginalised in development projects implemented by the government.

Johor Police Chief Datuk Hussin Ismail said police have thrown a dragnet around Johor to prevent the killer from fleeing the state. He said the Indian hitman is in his 30s, medium-built and about 152cm tall.

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January 12th, 2008
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Tenggaroh state rep gunned down

By : Sheridan Mahavera, R. Sittamparam, Kamachy Habimanan and Dean Dinesh

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JOHOR BARU: Tenggaroh state assemblyman and Johor MIC deputy chairman Datuk S. Krishnasamy was murdered gangland-style yesterday at the MIC headquarters here.

Krishnasamy, 61, was shot once in the neck at point-blank range by an unknown gunman just as he entered the lift on the ground floor of the building at 2pm. He had been dropped off by his driver and was on his way up to the second floor for a meeting. Witnesses in the building in Jalan Segget heard a shot that sounded like a firecracker but thought nothing of it.

Two party members waiting for the lift were shocked to discover Krishnasamy lying face down in a pool of blood as the doors opened.

V. Kamala, a secretary, was on the fifth floor with Johor MIC Puteri chief R. Vitiya Mohan. They were on their way down to the second floor for the meeting. “The doors opened and Vitiya almost fainted when we saw a man lying in blood. We did not know who he was as we could not see his face. We did not dare go near the body. “The doors closed and we took the stairs down,” said Kamala at the crime scene.

On its way down, the lift stopped on the second floor where Sri Gading division chairman V. Murugan also saw the body. “I thought it was Datuk (Krishnasamy) because I recognised his shirt. But I was not sure. I was in shock and before I could do anything, the lift doors closed and I took the stairs down.”

By this time, a small group of people had gathered around the lift as it had reached the ground floor. Krishnasamy’s driver confirmed that it was him and an ambulance was called. Another witness, Taman Datuk Chellam MIC branch chairman Arumugam Suppiah, said he could see a bleeding wound in Krishnasamy’s neck.

Johor deputy police chief Datuk Mohd Mokhtar Mohd Shariff said a task force of senior investigators had been formed. “What is important is that this matter is left to the police and I urge others not to speculate on the motive. Let us do our jobs. If anyone has information, please call us.”

Krishnasamy’s body was brought to the Sultanah Aminah Hospital for a post-mortem. His body was later taken to his home in Segamat.The funeral service will begin at 2pm. The cortege will leave the house at No 5, Jln Putra 1/40 Bandar Putra at 4pm for burial in Tangkak. For further details, contact 012-7205891 or 016-7289194

Johor rep was shot point blank in the eye

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JOHOR BARU: A man in his early 30s has been identified as the main suspect in the murder of Datuk S. Krishnasamy. Johor police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Hussin Ismail said the man is Indian, medium-built and about 152cm tall. An eyewitness saw the man, who was dressed in a black shirt and jeans, running away from the state MIC headquarters in Jalan Segget here, carrying a package and a helmet, he said. “The man fled the scene in a red motorcycle heading towards Jalan Wong Ah Fook,” he told reporters at a press conference at the state police headquarters here late last night. 

DCP Hussin said police recovered a slug believed to have been fired from the murder weapon. “We are analysing the slug to trace the weapon used. We are exploring all angles in the investigation,” he said. 

DCP Hussin said police also found no trace of a struggle during the incident. “Post-mortem results showed the victim was shot once below the left eyebrow and the bullet went through to the back of his head. “He was shot point blank,” he said, adding that nothing was taken from Krishnasamy. The police have blocked all exit points in the state to prevent the suspect from escaping. “The task force for this case will go all out to nab the suspect,” DCP Hussin said. 

He said a man who was about to enter the lift on the ground floor of the building found Krishnasamy slumped and bleeding when the lift doors opened.  The man called the police who arrived at the scene within minutes, led by state deputy police chief Senior Asst Comm I Datuk Mokhtar Mohd Shariff.  There were no closed-circuit television cameras installed in the six-storey building.  It is learnt that the security guard on duty was away delivering files to another building. 

DCP Hussin urged anyone with information to contact Johor Baru (South) CID Chief Deputy Supt Norhashim Mohamad at 07-223 2222 or the police hotline at 07-221 2999. 

Johor MIC deputy chief Krishnasamy killed by hitman

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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 2.30pm just as Krishnasamy arrived at the party headquarters for a committee meeting and had entered the lift.  The killer is said to have followed him in and shot him while they were in the lift.  

Eyewitnesses saw a man, dressed in a black shirt and jeans, running away from the building carrying a package and a helmet. He then rode off towards Jalan Wong Ah Fook on a red motorcycle. 

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.

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