SINGAPORE: Singapore multi-millionaire SM Abdul Jaleel was involved in an accident on a Malaysian highway. He suffered minor injuries, but his mother died in the crash.
Mr Jaleel is a prominent businessman, well-known as a donor for many social causes.
His son, Shaikh Mohamed said the accident on Sunday occurred on the highway between Pagoh and Yong Peng.
The family, travelling in three cars, was on their way back from Kuala Lumpur.
Only one car, which was carrying six passengers excluding the driver, was involved in the accident.
Mr Jaleel, his sister and his mother were among those in the car.
Mr Jaleel's mother died on the spot.
Mr
Mohamed said: "Dad's condition is not life-threatening at the moment.
He just sustained some bodily injuries because of whiplash. Above the
injuries, he's traumatised, he's the only son...on the passing of his
mother."
-CNA/ac