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Samy Vellu (Samy Vellu s/o Sangalimuthu) was born on 8 March, 1936 in Kluang, Johor, British Malaya (now Malaysia), is a Malaysian politician (1936–2022). Discover Samy Vellu's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 86 years old?
| Popular As |
Samy Vellu s/o Sangalimuthu |
| Occupation |
Politician |
| Age |
86 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
8 March 1936 |
| Birthday |
8 March |
| Birthplace |
Kluang, Johor, British Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Date of death |
15 September, 2022 |
| Died Place |
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Nationality |
Malaysia
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Samy Vellu Height, Weight & Measurements
At 86 years old, Samy Vellu height not available right now. We will update Samy Vellu's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Samy Vellu's Wife?
His wife is Indrani Samy Vellu
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Indrani Samy Vellu |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
1 |
Samy Vellu Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Samy Vellu worth at the age of 86 years old? Samy Vellu’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Malaysia. We have estimated Samy Vellu's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Tun Samy Vellu s/o Sangalimuthu (சாமிவேலு சங்கிலிமுத்து; 8 March 1936 – 15 September 2022) was a Malaysian politician who served as Minister of Works from June 1983 to June 1989 and again from May 1995 to March 2008, Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Posts from June 1989 to May 1995, Minister of Works and Public Amenities from September 1979 to June 1983 and Member of Parliament (MP) for Sungai Siput from September 1974 to March 2008.
Samy Vellu's political career began at the age of 23, in 1959, when he and Govindaraj joined the Batu Caves MIC branch.
After five years, he was elected Selangor MIC committee member and the head of the party.
He made headline news by climbing up the Indonesian embassy's flag pole, pulling down the flag and burning it.
He was charged in court and fined RM2.
He was called Hero Malaysia on the front pages.
He was a Member of Parliament for Sungai Siput constituency for eight terms from September 1974 to March 2008.
During this time, from 1978 to 1979 he was Deputy Minister of Local Government and Housing.
He was a member and served as 7th President of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), a component party of the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, from October 1979 to December 2010.
He is the longest-serving MIC president by holding the position for 31 years and one of the longest-serving Cabinet ministers by being in the Cabinet for 29 years.
Then from 1979 to 1989 he was Minister of Works.
He then served as Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Posts from 1989 to 1995.
From 1995 to March 2008 he was the Minister of Works until he lost his parliamentary seat to Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj of the Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) who contested on the ticket of the People's Justice Party (PKR) in the March 2008 general election.
He was the second longest serving minister in the country during his time, after Rafidah Aziz.
Note: 1 & 2 Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj amid contesting under the tickets of DAP in the 1999 election and PKR in the 2004 and 2008 elections, is a member of PSM.
In December 2010, he announced his retirement from politics, paving the way for then MIC Deputy President G. Palanivel to succeed him as the new party president.
Former MCA president Ling Liong Sik described Samy Vellu as a man of many talents and a great sense of humour.
Samy Vellu was appointed Malaysia's Special Envoy of Infrastructure to India and Southern Asia, with ministerial rank, since 1 January 2011.
The appointment was terminated by the new Pakatan Harapan (PH) government in 2018.
Vellu was born in Kluang, Johor, and is of Indian descent.
He was married to Indrani Samy Vellu and had one son.
He was a chartered architect and a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and of the Malaysian Institute of Architects.
A Legacy'' written by Bernice Narayanan reveals Samy Vellu's achievements and setbacks as well as "behind-the-scenes" events in his almost 50 years of active politics.
