KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 9): The Dewan Negara today observed a minute of silence and extended its condolences to family members of senator Datuk M. Sambanthan and senator Datuk Ong Chong Swen who died recently.

Sambanthan who was also Indian Progressive Front (IPF) president died of a heart attack on Oct 15. He was sworn in as a member of the Dewan Negara on Sept 25, 2017.