Krishnasamy s/o Shiman (Tamil: ஷி. கிருஷ்ணசாமி) (5 October 1946 – 11 January 2008) was a state assemblyman for the Tenggaroh constituency from 1995 to 2008, belonging to the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC). His assassination sparked grave security concerns among politicians.State Assemblyman Gunned Down In MIC Building, 11 January 2008, Bernama

Career Before venturing into politics, he was a contractor.New Straits Times. Krishnasamy murder - Samy Vellu: We have lost a warrior. 12 Januari 2008. Then, after 1995, he ventured into politics and left his career as a contractor.

Beliau berkahwin dengan Datin N. Sornavalli dan mendapat empat orang anak iaitu Rani, Raj Kumar, Rathika dan Raven Kumar.The Star. He was the best father, says son. 12 Januari 2008.

Political career He entered politics in 1995. He contested on the Barisan Nasional ticket, and won in the Tenggaroh state constituency. Krishnasamy was the most outspoken politician on youth programmes in the party and in Johor.

In the 2004 Malaysian General Election, Krishnasamy contested in Tenggaroh for the third time and won. He defeated PAS candidate Sheikh Abdullah Said Salleh with a majority of 8,281 votes. Krishnasamy won 10,412 votes and Shekh Abdullah 2,125 votes.

Death On 11 January 2008 at 2.30pm, as he was entering the lift at the Johor MIC Building on Jalan Segget. He was shot dead in the head.The Star. Johor MIC deputy chief Krishnasamy killed by hitman. 12 Januari 2008.

Election results + Johor State Legislative Assembly Results only available from the 2004 election.YearConstituencyCandidateVotesPctOpponent(s)VotesPctBallots castMajorityTurnout1995N10 Tenggaroh (MIC)1999Krishnasamy Shiman (MIC)11,07173.85%Terng Liok Seng (keADILan)3,92026.15%15,6807,15170.15%2004N33 TenggarohKrishnasamy Shiman (MIC)10,41283.05%Sheikh Abdullah Said Salleh (PAS)2,12516.95%12,8338,28775.28%

Honours

Commander of the Order of Meritorious Service (PJN) – Datuk (2003) Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (1999) Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (AMN) (1991)

See also Politics of Malaysia

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