KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Caretaker Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today conveyed condolences to the family of former Sekong state assemblyman, Datuk Samsudin Yahya, who died this afternoon.

Ismail Sabri in a post on his Facebook page said he hoped the deceased’s family would be patient and resolute in facing this difficult time.

"His services and contribution to the development of the Sekong state constituency and the country will always be remembered and appreciated.

"Representing the entire Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family), I pray that Allah S.W.T. will bless his soul and place him among the righteous,” he said.

It is understood that Samsudin, 67, fell unconscious on a flight to Kota Kinabalu which took off from Kuala Lumpur at about 2pm today. The cause of death has not been determined yet.

Samsudin had represented Sekong for four terms after being elected in 2004 on a Barisan Nasional ticket. He was also the Batu Sapi Umno division chief for the 2013-2016 term.

He is survived by his wife and four children. — Bernama