The following tweets represent a selection of the most-shared content on Twitter following the passing of Karpal Singh (MP for Bukit Gelugor), who died in a car accident at 1AM on the North-South Expressway near Kampar on April 17th 2014. His personal assistant Michael Cornelius Selvam Vellu was also killed in the accident.
The wake will be held at Karpal Singh’s residence in 144A Jalan Utama, Penang until Saturday, 19 April (10am-10pm).
On Sunday, 20th April, a state honours funeral will be held at Dewan Sri Pinang (Lebuh Light) for the public to pay their last respects from 9am-11am.
The cortege will depart for the Batu Gantung Crematorium in Penang after 11am. More details are at the end of this post.
Messages of condolence
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
When one fights for justice one is not always on the right side of the law. Condolences 2 family of Karpal Singh. RIP.
— Harith Iskander (@HarithIskander) April 17, 2014
Heartbreaking. Sincere condolences to the family members of our beloved @KarpalSinghDAP – prayers are with the family.
— Nurul Izzah (@n_izzah) April 16, 2014
Deepest condolences to family of MP YB Karpal Singh on his passing.Thoughts & prayers r with you in these difficult moments @GobindSinghDeo
— Hishammuddin Hussein (@HishammuddinH2O) April 16, 2014
Kami kehilangan sahabat; pejuang gigih keadilan Karpal Singh.Kami berbicara panjang melalui talipon jam 630 ptg semlm. Takziah buat keluarga
— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) April 16, 2014
Received the sad news re accident involving YB Karpal. He always treated me so endearingly. Condolence to @GobindSinghDeo & family
— Rafizi Ramli (@rafiziramli) April 16, 2014
Gone too soon. Rest well, Karpal Singh. May the fire of the principles you upheld stay bright.
— ( ENG • JER ) (@englishjer) April 17, 2014
The Malaysian Judiciary extends its deepest condolences to the family members of the late YB Karpal Singh. May his soul rest in peace.
— Malaysian Judiciary (@MYJudiciary) April 17, 2014
Nabi apabila jenazah yahudi lalu,Nabi bangun tanda hormat & berkata "tidakkah dia juga nyawa?".RIP Karpal Singh. Kau lah peguam yg disegani.
— Muhammad HafizRayyan (@HafizRayyan) April 16, 2014
My legs are numb from reading the news of Mr Karpal Singh's passing. We mourn with you @GobindSinghDeo @RamkarpalSingh & family.
— Hannah Yeoh (@hannahyeoh) April 16, 2014
Sad and tragic news about Karpal Singh. Clearly, a leader and a man with strong conviction, he leaves behind a vacuum, hard to fill.
— idris jala (@IdrisJala_) April 17, 2014
Aku adore Karpal Singh bukan sebab politik. Aku adore sebab dia graduated 3rd class degree but the end he became a great lawyer in Malaysia
— Sharina (@LekFourteen) April 16, 2014
"Don't play-play with the Constitution" – Karpal Singh, 2014. We will make sure of that, sir.
— syah (@syahredzan) April 17, 2014
Sy mengucapkn takziah kpd Sdr @GobindSinghDeo & pemergian Sdr Karpal Singh: peguam & YB yg hebat. RIP YB Karpal.
— Saifuddin Abdullah (@saifuddinabd) April 16, 2014
Banner/Posters/Art
The following images were shared along with users’ own personal messages. The earliest tweet containing each image is shown below.
In Memoriam | Karpal Singh, 1940 – 2014. The late Karpal Singh killed in an accident earlier. http://t.co/6ru6psp9t7 pic.twitter.com/ELW81swVSQ
— malaysiakini.com (@malaysiakini) April 16, 2014
R.I.P @KarpalSinghDAP pic.twitter.com/FxC2ZD3nn3
— malaysiangags (@malaysian_gags) April 16, 2014
RIP Karpal Singh, a courageous Tiger of Jelutong, warrior of Freedom and Justice. pic.twitter.com/wTQNGfxlyF
— Anas Alam Faizli (@aafaizli) April 16, 2014
I am shocked to hear of #KarpalSingh passing. I extend my deepest condolences. | PM @NajibRazak pic.twitter.com/gJQqWzsWYE
— Semut Putrajaya (@SemutPutrajaya) April 17, 2014
@n_izzah @anwaribrahim @dapmalaysia A tribute artwork from my friend for Karpal Singh. A true hero for most of us! pic.twitter.com/HnjFNov8Tm
— ED.shiliang (@shilianglim) April 17, 2014
Archival Photos
R.I.P Karpal singh/C.selvam.
Lets pray for Ramkarpal.
The last picture I took of karpal in the court room pic.twitter.com/1LSeWPAXwe
— Keow Wee Loong (@KeowWeeLoong) April 17, 2014
Michael serving karpal singh till the very last day pic.twitter.com/eEDtz2MiW8
— Keow Wee Loong (@KeowWeeLoong) April 17, 2014
"This is Karpal Singh" – Rare 1964 pic.twitter.com/yCnNEEm0du
— Politaiko (@politaiko) April 17, 2014
The first time karpal and kit siang met each other pic.twitter.com/Mx9DEo8dUz
— Keow Wee Loong (@KeowWeeLoong) April 17, 2014
Lazimnya tiap kali mahkamah berhenti rehat, @anwaribrahim dan mendiang Karpal Singh akan minum teh tarik di kantin. pic.twitter.com/AlBfBMtec5
— Najwan Halimi (@NajwanHalimi) April 17, 2014
Funeral details
Public Ceremony for the late Mr Karpal Singh
Dewan Sri Pinang, Lebuh Light, Penang
20 April 2014 (Sun)
8.00am – Cortège will depart from the family residence (144A Jalan Utama).
Route: Jalan Utama – Jalan Macalister – Peel Avenue – Jalan Perak – Jalan Burma – Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah – Lebuh Farquhar – Lebuh Light – DEWAN SRI PINANG
9.00am – Paying of last respects by members of the public
(Members of the public are advised to pay their last respects from 9am-10.30am)
10.30am – Paying of last respects by:
i. State Government representatives
ii. DAP CEC and other political party representatives
iii. Associations, professional bodies, religious organisations and others
iv. Prayer session for family members
11.00am – Funeral procession:
1) Cortège to leave Dewan Sri Pinang, circle the Penang High Court building and stop in front of Green Hall (Karpal’s legal office) accompanied by family members only before heading back to Dewan Sri Penang.
2) Funeral procession will begin. Route: Lebuh Light – Penang State Assembly building –Lebuh Light – Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling – Lebuh Farquhar – stop briefly in front of St. Xavier Secondary School.
12noon – Procession will disperse; cortège will proceed to Batu Gantung Crematorium.
Route: Lebuh Farquhar – Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah – Jalan Larut – Jalan Burma – Jalan Pangkor -Jalan Perak – Jalan Macalister – Jalan Residensi – Jalan Utama – Scotland Road – Jalan Batu Gantung
Note:
* For associations and any political parties who wish to pay their last respects during the state honours funeral, they may register their names at the counter at Dewan Sri Pinang.
