J. Samivel, the deputy division chief of PKR Alor Gajah, died in a road accident on Wednesday three days before voting day.
The 62-year-old aide to Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) Asahan candidate was killed when his car collided with a lorry in Jasin.
The tragedy occurred near noon outside the PH main operations room for the Asahan constituency. According to the New Straits Times, police were notified of the crash at 12:45 pm, while the Melaka Fire and Rescue Department reported receiving an emergency call at 12:22 pm. First responders found Samivel trapped in the driver’s seat; he was pronounced dead by Health Ministry personnel, according to the New Straits Times.
This loss strikes the heart of the Pakatan Harapan campaign in Asahan, where candidate P. Denesh is engaged in a direct contest against the incumbent, Datuk Dr. Fairul Nizam Roslan of Barisan Nasional. Denesh reportedly arrived at the scene after hearing the news while conducting walkabouts and house visits in Kampung Jus Permai.
“My thoughts and prayers, and Azizah's, are with the late Samivel's family and fellow comrades. May they be given strength and fortitude in facing this trying ordeal” Prime Minister and PH chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
“I have received sad news from Melaka. Brother Samivel, the representative of the Harapan candidate for the Asahan state seat, was killed in a road accident this afternoon,” Anwar wrote in a Facebook post, also speaking on behalf of his wife, Datuk Seri Dr. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. “May his service and spirit continue to guide our steps as we carry on this struggle.”
The Jasin district police are currently investigating the circumstances of the collision. Superintendent Lee Robert, the Jasin district police chief, confirmed that the investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash, with further details to be released following a post-mortem at Jasin Hospital. Reports from RTM indicated that the lorry involved in the accident was transporting fruit.
The PH Election Department formally acknowledged the loss, describing Samivel’s death as a great loss to his family, friends, party members and everyone who knew him. Sinar Harian noted he was among the “backbones” of the campaign of PH’s Asahan candidate P. Denesh.
| Event Detail | Reported Information |
|---|---|
| Date of Incident | November 11, 2026 |
| Location | Jalan Pondok Batang, Jasin, Melaka |
| Victim Age | 62 |
Denesh is facing the incumbent, Datuk Dr. Fairul Nizam Roslan.
The PH Election Department expressed its gratitude for his service, emphasizing the hard work he contributed to the party’s efforts in the state. Investigations into the collision continue as the district police work to finalize their report on the incident.
