Former MIC vice-president Pasamanickam passes away at 94

KUALA LUMPUR: Former MIC vice-president Tan Sri G.Pasamanickam, 94, died of old age at his home in Muar, Johor, early today.
Johor MIC chairman Datuk M. Asojan said Pasamanickam died about 12.45am and the funeral rites will be held tomorrow from 11.30am at his house at No 38, Jalan Ibrahim, Muar.
Pasamanickam, who was also a former senator, had served under the leadership of MIC leaders Tun V. T. Sambanthan and Tan Sri V. Manickavasagam and held various posts in the party including MIC treasurer from 1994 to 2000 and Johor MIC chairman (1968 to 1995).
He was also a state executive councillor from 1974 to 1978 and was appointed as chairman of Maika Holdings in 1991.
He leaves behind his wife Puan Sri Sarasa Pasamanickam, a son Dr P. Kannan and daughter P. Sunthari. — Bernama