PETALING JAYA: A special officer to Datuk Guandee Kohoi, who accompanied the Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister during the special Parliament sitting, has passed away due to Covid-19.
Datuk Jaimin Samitah, the deputy minister's special functions officer, died around 4pm in Kuala Lumpur on Monday .Last Friday The Health Ministry confirmed more Covid-19 cases linked to Parliament, bringing the number of infections related to the recent special sittings to 85.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said at least six cases are believed to be of the Delta variant based on PCR tests. The source said Jaimin was initially negative for Covid-19 following the mass screening conducted on MPs and parliament staff.Condolences have also poured in on Star Sabah's Facebook page from his friends and other party supporters.
"Rest in Peace our dearest friend Datuk Jaimin Samitah. You are a colleague and also a good friend to everyone. Condolences to the family," said Facebook user Rizal J. Utto. "Our friendship was short-lived... I really admired all our fruitful conversations. A wonderful and cheerful persona, in your presence, you bring laughter and joy."Rest well my friend, Datuk Jaimin Samitah, until we meet again," said another user Prem Breachile.
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