KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail have extended their condolences to the family of Alor Gajah PKR branch vice-chief J. Samivel, who died in a road accident in Jasin earlier today. 

Anwar, who is also Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman, said in a Facebook post today that Samivel, 62, was also the representative for P. Denesh, the PH candidate for the Asahan seat in the Melaka state election. 

“Samivel had served the party for many years and remained steadfast in its struggle. May his contributions and spirit continue to guide us as we carry on this struggle.

“My thoughts and prayers, together with Azizah, are with his family and comrades. May they be given strength and fortitude in facing this difficult trial,” he said.

Jasin police chief Supt Lee Robert said police received a report about the accident involving the car Samivel was travelling in at Jalan Pondok Batang, Jasin, at about 12.45 pm today. — Bernama