KUALA LUMPUR – Tan Sri G. Vadiveloo, former President of the Malaysian Senate (1992–1995) and former Secretary-General of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) died at 11.30am today (Oct 19) at University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC).
Datuk T. Murugiah, Vice-President of Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), confirming the news expressed his condolences to the bereaved family, describing the former MIC Secretary-General’s passing as a great loss to both the party and the nation.
“The late Vadiveloo, who also served as MIC secretary-general, was a dedicated leader. His death is a big loss not only to MIC but also to the country,” Murugiah told Bernama when contacted.
The funeral will take place tomorrow (Oct 20), with prayers scheduled from noon to 2pm at his residence, No 12, Jalan Bukit Desa 3, Lorong Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur. The cortege will then proceed to the DBKL crematorium.
Vadiveloo served as Dewan Negara president from April 13, 1992 to June 12, 1995. -Bernama
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