Justice for deaf driver: G25 pressures govt over continued silence, delays
Published: Oct 1, 2024 6:12 PM
G25 has renewed its call for justice over the assault of Ong Ing Keong, a disabled e-hailing driver.
This was amid continued silence and a lack of updates from authorities regarding the case.
“We, G25, will not allow this matter to die down,” the group said in a statement today.
Ong (above), 48, was hit in the face when he was seated in his car waiting for passengers outside a hotel in Kuala Lumpur on May 28.
The assailant was a police escort for Johor Regent Tunku Ibrahim Sultan Ismail, who himself urged the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation.
A dashcam clip of the alleged assault
G25 echoed Suhakam’s demands for expedited criminal proceedings, as the delay in prosecuting Ong’s assailant under Section 323 of the Penal Code continues to erode public confidence in the legal system.
“Prompt action against the police officer will act as a deterrent to the other members of law enforcement from thinking they can get away with the same.
“It will also act as an assurance to the public that we as citizens are protected against abuses by those in law enforcement,” G25 added.
Regular updates
The group urged the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) to provide regular updates on the progress of the case, stressing the importance of transparency and accountability in ensuring justice is served.
G25 further emphasised that any abuse of power by law enforcement officers contradicts the principles enshrined in the Federal Constitution and international human rights standards.
G25 echoed Suhakam’s demands for expedited criminal proceedings, as the delay in prosecuting Ong’s assailant under Section 323 of the Penal Code continues to erode public confidence in the legal system.
“Prompt action against the police officer will act as a deterrent to the other members of law enforcement from thinking they can get away with the same.
“It will also act as an assurance to the public that we as citizens are protected against abuses by those in law enforcement,” G25 added.
Regular updates
The group urged the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) to provide regular updates on the progress of the case, stressing the importance of transparency and accountability in ensuring justice is served.
G25 further emphasised that any abuse of power by law enforcement officers contradicts the principles enshrined in the Federal Constitution and international human rights standards.
A composite image of Ong’s swollen eye and Anwar’s black eye
They called for comprehensive training for law enforcement personnel to prevent violence and abuse against individuals with disabilities, in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, himself once a victim of police violence, previously courted criticism when he commented on the delay in prosecuting Ong’s assailant, saying that some cases were time-consuming.
They called for comprehensive training for law enforcement personnel to prevent violence and abuse against individuals with disabilities, in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, himself once a victim of police violence, previously courted criticism when he commented on the delay in prosecuting Ong’s assailant, saying that some cases were time-consuming.
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