Johari, the state local government, environment and green technology executive councillor, was also the Pelangai assemblyman and Bentong Umno chief. He was 53.

His death was confirmed by Pahang state assembly speaker Sharkar Shamsudin in a Facebook post.

“Johari was in the plane that crashed at Elmina, Shah Alam. May God bless his soul. Al-Fatihah,” said Sharkar.

Meanwhile, Bentong MP Young Syefura Othman said she was heartbroken to hear about the death of Johari, whom she described as her friend.

“I am deeply saddened over this loss. Just two days ago, I was with Dato Sri Jo discussing about developments in Bentong and Pelangai,” she said in a Twitter post.

Earlier, police said 10 people were killed in the crash, including eight on board the plane.

The driver of a car and a motorcyclist were also killed after being hit by the crashing plane.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) said there were six passengers and two crew members on board the plane.

CAAM said the Subang air traffic control tower observed smoke coming from the crash site at 2.51pm but the plane had not made a Mayday call.

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