Remains of Dr Sundaran arrive at Subang RMAF Base

SUBANG: The remains of Datuk Dr Sundaran Annamalai, who died in a helicopter crash in Sarawak on May 5, arrived at Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Base here, tonight.
The C130H aircraft carrying the remains of the Plantation Industries and Commodities Ministry secretary-general arrived at midnight. It left Kuching RMAF Base at about 9.15pm.
On hand to receive the remains were family members and friends who were filled with sorrow.
Among the dignitaries in attendance were Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa and Armed Forces Chief, Gen Tan Sri Zulkifeli Mohd Zin.
Sundaran's remains will be taken to his residence at Jalan USJ 2/4Q, Subang Jaya for last respects by family members and friends.
Sundaran leaves two children and wife, Datin Talagavathi R. Karapayah.
Sundaran began as Section Head (Multilateral) in International Economic Analysis, Ministry of Finance before being appointed Fiscal and Finance Sector Head in the same ministry in 2008.
Four bodies were found today bringing the death toll to five people. The search for another passenger continues tomorrow.
The body of Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, Datuk Noriah Kasnon was found yesterday.
The second body was found at 8.30 am today, the third body at noon, the fourth body at 3.20 pm while the fifth body was found at 6pm.
The second body was identified as that of Dr Sundaran while the third was that of Ahmad Sobri Harun, who was Noriah's bodyguard. — Bernama