Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department G Palanivel’s late mother Letcimi Arumugam, 92, was cremated at the Hindu Crematorium in Batu Lancang in George Town today.

The cremation ceremony, which took place at 2pm, was attended by the late Letcimi’s three children, including Palanivel.

Palanivel’s press secretary M Karmegan said that her ashes would be collected by her next of kin tomorrow and scattered at sea.

Among those present to pay their last respects were Human Resources Minister Dr S Subramaniam, Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, former deputy minister in the Prime Minister’s Department T Murugiah, People’s Progressive Party president M Kayveas and Penang MIC chairperson PK Subbaiyah.

Letcimi who leaves behind three children, 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren died of old age at Palanivel’s house in Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur last night.

Palanivel, who is also MIC president, is her youngest.

- Bernama