KUALA LUMPUR: People's Progressive Party (MyPPP) president Datuk Seri Maglin Dennis D'Cruz has died at Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital, Klang. He was 67.
The matter was confirmed by MyPPP senior vice-president Datuk Loga Bala Mohan when contacted by Bernama this morning (November 17).
"Yesterday (November 16), when he went out with his friend, he complained of chest pain before being taken to hospital. Before that, he contacted me at 10.30pm to discuss a few things regarding the supreme council meeting this week and party-related matters.
"Then, at around 1am, I received the news that he had passed away at midnight. His remains are still at the hospital for funeral arrangements," he said.
Loga, who has known Maglin since 1997, described the deceased as a friend cherished by many, a kind-hearted and caring person who enjoyed helping others.
Maglin was appointed as MyPPP president in March after he won unopposed during the party election at the 67th Annual General Assembly.
He had previously served as Deputy Information, Communication and Culture Minister between 2010 and 2013. – Bernama