THE death of Balakong assemblyman Eddie Ng Tien Chee, who died in a road accident early yesterday, was a loss for DAP and the community, said DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng.

Lim said Eddie was an elected representative who was committed in discharging his duties involving the party and people in his constituency.

“Most DAP leaders and members still can’t believe that we have lost Eddie, who contributed so much. 

“Eddie is a true elected representative and the loss is greatly felt by all parties, especially the multiracial community in Balakong,” he said.

Lim, who is also finance minister, said this after spending almost an hour with Eddie’s family after paying his last respects at the Xiao En Memorial Centre in Kuala Lumpur today.

In the 12.40am incident, Eddie was driving from Kuala Lumpur to Kajang when the car he was in crashed into the back of a lorry at Km1.7 of the Grand Saga Expressway.

He died at the scene from severe head injuries.

Eddie left behind wife Loh Hwa Hong, 39, two sons, Ng Chin Wee, 17, and Ng Chin Khai, 13, as well as a daughter, Ng Chin Shian, 15.

In the 14th general election, the DAP assemblyman retained the Balakong state seat for a second term, defeating BN and PAS candidates with 35,538-vote majority. – Bernama, July 21, 2018.