From MM Online:
A decade on, Putrajaya’s ‘confusing’ reaction to Teoh Beng Hock’s death disappoints kin
BY DANIAL DZULKIFLY
Lee Lan was speaking at a vigil held in her brother’s honour at Plaza Masalam here tonight.
This follows after the government decided to reopen the case of Teoh who died in the custody of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in 2009, under wrongful confinement instead of homicide.
The event which was held at the location of Teoh’s demise was hosted by the Teoh Beng Hock Trust for Democracy.
At the vigil, attendees had witnessed a performance by a man wearing a black veil while burning a joss stick lamenting Teoh’s death. During this time the crowd was also being serenaded by a flute meant as a show of remembrance for Teoh.
Songs such as the Sounds of Silence were also played among others by members of the UM Association of New Youth who was led by their outgoing president, Wong Yan Ke.
Pleading justice for her brother, Lee Lan, who broke down in tears, had asked those in power on how long more must her family wait for the truth.
“How long do we have to wait to get the real truth? After 10 years we are still asking the same question. We only seek justice,’’ she said.
Teoh Beng Hock Trust For Democracy Chairman Ng Geok Chee said the vigil was held not only in remembrance to Teoh but to ensure those in power will grant them closure.
Speaking at the event was also Bukit Gelugor MP and Teoh’s family legal representative Ramkarpal Singh who said that Teoh had become a “symbol” of the new Malaysia and his contribution should not be forgotten.
“The gathering is not just about the family of Teoh Beng Hock but this is about Malaysia. This is about the integrity of government agencies in Malaysia and how we want to move forward.
“Teoh Beng Hock has become a symbol which contributed to the birth of a new Malaysia. For that reason alone. His contribution to a new Malaysia we must recognise and we must find justice for Teoh Beng Hock,’’ he said.
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A crowd gathers for a candlelight vigil for the late Teoh Beng Hock at Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam July 13, 2019 Picture by Mukhriz Hazim |
SHAH ALAM, July 13 — One decade after the death of Teoh Beng Hock, his friends and family expressed their disappointment with the Pakatan Harapan government for not providing a clear investigation to his untimely demise.
Expressing her deep “regret and disappointment”, Teoh’s sister, Lee Lan also questioned the confusing move by the government.
“Last year the government has promised to reopen the case under Section 302 of Penal Code of 302 (for murder) yet now they have reopen the case under Section 342 (for wrongful confinement).
“This is absolutely incomprehensible. Was the culprit responsible so powerful that they can affect the course of the investigation and even make the case to be investigated under a different penal code?’’ she asked.
Expressing her deep “regret and disappointment”, Teoh’s sister, Lee Lan also questioned the confusing move by the government.
“Last year the government has promised to reopen the case under Section 302 of Penal Code of 302 (for murder) yet now they have reopen the case under Section 342 (for wrongful confinement).
“This is absolutely incomprehensible. Was the culprit responsible so powerful that they can affect the course of the investigation and even make the case to be investigated under a different penal code?’’ she asked.
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Teoh Beng Hock’s sister Teoh Lee Lan during the candlelight vigil for the late Teoh Beng Hock at Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam July 13, 2019 Picture by Mukhriz Hazim Lee Lan was moved to state: “This is absolutely incomprehensible. Was the culprit responsible so powerful that they can affect the course of the investigation and even make the case to be investigated under a different penal code?’’ |
Lee Lan was speaking at a vigil held in her brother’s honour at Plaza Masalam here tonight.
This follows after the government decided to reopen the case of Teoh who died in the custody of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in 2009, under wrongful confinement instead of homicide.
The event which was held at the location of Teoh’s demise was hosted by the Teoh Beng Hock Trust for Democracy.
At the vigil, attendees had witnessed a performance by a man wearing a black veil while burning a joss stick lamenting Teoh’s death. During this time the crowd was also being serenaded by a flute meant as a show of remembrance for Teoh.
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Volunteers perform during a candlelight vigil for the late Teoh Beng Hock at Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam July 13, 2019 Picture by Mukhriz Hazim |
Songs such as the Sounds of Silence were also played among others by members of the UM Association of New Youth who was led by their outgoing president, Wong Yan Ke.
Pleading justice for her brother, Lee Lan, who broke down in tears, had asked those in power on how long more must her family wait for the truth.
“How long do we have to wait to get the real truth? After 10 years we are still asking the same question. We only seek justice,’’ she said.
Teoh Beng Hock Trust For Democracy Chairman Ng Geok Chee said the vigil was held not only in remembrance to Teoh but to ensure those in power will grant them closure.
“After 10 years, we are still here. The whole reason for the event is for us not to forget or forgive such injustice. We want the government to right the wrongs.
“Ten years ago we had a dysfunctional state which failed to ensure justice for Teoh. Teoh’s case shows the failure of public institutions then and we thought with the changes in government now, the perpetrators will be brought to justice yet for these people it is business as usual.
“Will we have a dysfunctional state again? I certainly hope not but the government must buck up,’’ she said.
Ng also revealed that she had tried to contact newly minted MACC Chief Commissioner Latheefa Koya on the matter yet had failed to receive any feedback.
“Ten years ago we had a dysfunctional state which failed to ensure justice for Teoh. Teoh’s case shows the failure of public institutions then and we thought with the changes in government now, the perpetrators will be brought to justice yet for these people it is business as usual.
“Will we have a dysfunctional state again? I certainly hope not but the government must buck up,’’ she said.
Ng also revealed that she had tried to contact newly minted MACC Chief Commissioner Latheefa Koya on the matter yet had failed to receive any feedback.
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Ramkarpal Singh Deo speaks during a candlelight vigil for the late Teoh Beng Hock at Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam July 13, 2019 Picture by Mukhriz Hazim |
Speaking at the event was also Bukit Gelugor MP and Teoh’s family legal representative Ramkarpal Singh who said that Teoh had become a “symbol” of the new Malaysia and his contribution should not be forgotten.
“The gathering is not just about the family of Teoh Beng Hock but this is about Malaysia. This is about the integrity of government agencies in Malaysia and how we want to move forward.
“Teoh Beng Hock has become a symbol which contributed to the birth of a new Malaysia. For that reason alone. His contribution to a new Malaysia we must recognise and we must find justice for Teoh Beng Hock,’’ he said.
Ramkarpal also stated briefly that he intends to meet up with Attorney General Tommy Thomas next week to discuss on updates for the case.
In 2009, Teoh, who was the political aide to then-Selangor executive councillor Ean Yong Hian Wah, was found dead on the fifth floor of Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam, hours after he was interrogated by the Selangor officers from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in its state headquarters, then on the 14th floor of the same building.
A royal commission of inquiry concluded that Teoh was driven to suicide by the aggressive interrogation methods used by MACC officers. It also blamed three officers for their aggressive methods which it said had violated procedures.
Last July, it was reported that the police would comply with instructions from the Attorney General’s Chambers to conduct further investigations into Teoh’s death.
In 2009, Teoh, who was the political aide to then-Selangor executive councillor Ean Yong Hian Wah, was found dead on the fifth floor of Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam, hours after he was interrogated by the Selangor officers from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in its state headquarters, then on the 14th floor of the same building.
A royal commission of inquiry concluded that Teoh was driven to suicide by the aggressive interrogation methods used by MACC officers. It also blamed three officers for their aggressive methods which it said had violated procedures.
Last July, it was reported that the police would comply with instructions from the Attorney General’s Chambers to conduct further investigations into Teoh’s death.
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Ramkarpal will sort out with Tommy.
ReplyDeleteWhat HAS been resolved is who calls the shots in Harapan. No, it is not Toonsie.
Jibby will reveal it was LKS who “advised” Toonsie to form Bersatu, a Malay-only party, to split the Malay votes in GE14. Toonsie followed his advice, he had no choice.
Bersatu was “conceived” (not bred like cats ha ha ha) by DAP. What a revelation...!!!
Go on Jibby, tell us more...!!!
And today with only 13 seats (frogs don’t count) Toonsie has to continue following LKS’s advice, otherwise all past scandals during his first reign will be brought up again. LKS has Toonsie by the marbles:
“follow my advice otherwise I will bring up all your past scandals again”.
So far Toonsie has been compliant, that’s why LKS keep quiet.
Oh how the tables have turned. The man whom Toonsie humiliated and jailed in the past has become his advisor. Bersatu has become the bitches’ bone. And with the impending PKR split, sikit-sikit lama-lama anak jadi .....DPM.....ha ha ha.
Doesn't this TBH case resonates and fit a pattern of actions by Deep State players in all the institutions of Govt. like all the previous murder/death cases of:
ReplyDelete1. Murder of Altantuya.
2. Enforced disappearances/kidnap/murder of Koh, Amri and many others.
3. Murder of Kevin Morais, Hussain Ahmad Najadi and many others.
4. Death in detention camps, prisons and suspects under custody of enforcement authorities.
5. Death and murders of innocent victims of the May 13 Riots.
Doesn't it look and sounds similar to operations conducted by Nazis, Ku Klux Klan, Stasi, KGB and autocratic ruled regimes to control societies?
The only way forward is to weed out all the players/actors of such Deep State players, expose them and catch the plotters/inciters/indoctrinators/supporters who are continuing their own self perceived ideologies and kingdoms beyond the norms of good governance, civilised and cultured society.
"Rule by Law or Rule of Law" can never happen when Deep State players continue to operate and do not follow such rules.
This deep state YAS is too deep-rooted & widespread! Thanks to years of unlimited fund, ketuanan agenda & single-minded fanatics hooked on inferior siege-mentality.
DeleteAll govt administrations have its networks operate within with moles working secretly on every levels.
In some strategic Depts, the elimination of one operative will either has no effect on its infiltrative operation OR worst crumbling the normal functioning of the whole Dept!
Police Dept is one of the key example.
A good & dedicated IGP won't be able to move the mountain. & U just can't replace the whole group of people on all levels. The police force WILL be no more if there r NO revolts amongst the rank & file!
Difficult water to swim due to the submerging predatory crocodiles & voracious piranhas linked by that infamous 'jangan kacau periuk nasi orang' abang-adikism!
Exactly!
DeleteUMNO and MCA were also victims, like the present govt.
Can't blame BN *or* PH.
Deep State was there even before Medeka.
Kesian BN dan PH :(
Fuck the Deep State! All their fault!
Wakakakaka…
DeleteProved conclusively WHY "apa malu bossku" syndrome CAN be so popular with these inferiority infested lowlifes!
Prob there is nothing there there.
ReplyDeleteOr in other words:
Reports that say that something hasn't happened are always interesting to me, because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns—the ones we don't know we don't know. And if one looks throughout the history of our country and other free countries, it is the latter category that tend to be the difficult ones.[1]
Wakakakakaka…
DeleteTBH's case ISN'T the case of unknown unknowns!
It's just simply a case of a group of moles trying every which ways to cover ALL the backs&fronts.
Meanwhile, the investigating team is been handicapped by manufactured lies, uncooperative administrators who have sworn to be transparent, YAS abang-adikism & a strong trace of upholding the ketuanan melayu.
only a thick face ramkarpal dare to turn up?
ReplyDeletewhy thick face? Ramkarpal has always been consistent, unlike LKS
Deleteno thick face how can still work with a boss that suk mahathir kok?
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