Netizens react to Karpal Singh's passing
It wasn't the type of news one would like to wake up to in the morning.
Opposition stalwart and Bukit Gelugor MP Karpal Singh was killed in a car accident on the North-South Expressway early Thursday (17.04.2014) morning near Gua Tempurung, Kampar in Perak.
Karpal, who would have turned 74 in June, was travelling from Kuala Lumpur with his long-time assistant Michael Cornelius Selvam Vellu, son Ramkarpal and Indonesian maid when his driver lost control of the vehicle following a collision with a lorry. Both Karpal and Michael died on the spot, while Ramkarpal and the driver suffered minor injuries. The maid is said to be in a critical condition.
The reaction to this tragic news has been swift with Malaysians as well as political leaders from both sides of the divide taking to Twitter to express their shock and sorrow:
I have just landed at Ankara when I heard the news that YB Karpal Singh died in a road accident . My condolences to the family .
— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) April 16, 2014
We've lost a colleague; an indefatigable fighter for justice; d legendary Karpal Singh! Our sincere condolences to d family. RIP.
— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) April 16, 2014
Shocked & sad news! DAP Chairman Karpal Singh passed away in accident tonight.M'sia had lost a truly patriotic son. pic.twitter.com/A1QuxdwHYC
— Nga Kor Ming 倪可敏 (@ngakorming) April 16, 2014
Can't believe we have lost Karpal. No words can expressed our sadness..
— Tian Chua (@tianchua) April 16, 2014
Perkhabaran sedih. Negara kehilangan tokoh politik & peguam yang berwibawa. Takziah kepada seluruh keluarga mendiang Karpal Singh.
— Abdul Khalid Ibrahim (@Khalid_Ibrahim) April 16, 2014
To the man who put social justice above everything else, you sir, will always be remembered for your unstoppable courage. RIP Karpal Singh.
— Myer Iyemman (@Myeriyemman) April 17, 2014
RIP Karpal Singh; a devastating loss for the cause of equality & democracy in Malaysia. We were already desperate for more voices like his.
— Elaine Chow (@Elaine_Chow) April 17, 2014
We, Malaysian just lost a great politician leader - RIP Karpal Singh. May your legacy continues... pic.twitter.com/yY8bacGALr
— Elviz Low (@elvizlow) April 17, 2014
RIP Karpal Singh and PA C. Michael. Shocking news to wake-up to. I may not be a man of politics, but KS is a force in the M'sian society.
— Ahmad Junaidi (@ajhadzmy) April 17, 2014
Woke up to sad news. The passing of a great man. TQ for all the standards that U have raised. RIP Karpal Singh and Michael CSVellu 😢🙏
— Carmen Soo (@carmensoo) April 17, 2014
RIP Karpal Singh, the Tiger of Jelutong. Thank you for fighting tirelessly for a better Malaysia for us all.
— vangeyzel (@vangeyzel) April 17, 2014
You will always be remembered as the leader who gave hope to our nation. We won't let you down. RIP, Karpal Singh.
— Agnes Wong (@agneswsf) April 16, 2014
RIP Karpal Singh. Your advocacy skills in court will always be an inspiration to young lawyers like us
— Hey, it's Azriq! (@Shuryou_s) April 16, 2014
Sedihkan? Even if you disagree with him politically, he was admirable in his sheer bravery & audacity throughout his career RIP Karpal Singh
— soefira, satirical (@soefira) April 16, 2014
a strong politician regardless the political ideas,a loss to malaysia. rip karpal singh
— pais (@faisroslan) April 16, 2014
Semoga ada pengganti Karpal Singh dari kalangan kita nanti.RIP Karpal Singh P/s: Hati hati di Jalan Raya ⚠
— © Fazreen ayen (@sayafazreen) April 16, 2014
