Beng Hock's sister urges DAP to use '40-MP strength' to push for murder probe
Published: Jul 21, 2024 7:49 PM
Teoh Beng Hock’s sister Teoh Lee Lan has urged DAP to use its parliamentary strength to push for her brother's death to be investigated as a murder.
In her speech at the 15th anniversary memorial service of Beng Hock’s death in custody today, Lee Lan pointed out that the courts had ruled his death as a homicide.
In 2014, the Court of Appeal found that his death was caused by the act of a person or persons unknown, including the MACC officers who had questioned him.
"We hope that DAP can leverage the strength of its 40 parliamentary seats within the unity government to call for the investigation of Beng Hock’s case under Section 302 of the Penal Code (for murder).
"We hope DAP can use its power to overturn the case and to bring to light the grievances we have voiced for the past 15 years. Arrest the culprits and prosecute them in court under Section 302 of the Penal Code," she said.
Fulfil promises
The Teoh Beng Hock Association for Democratic Advancement (TBH-ADA) has been attempting to meet with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim since he took office.
Lee Lan said they are requesting a meeting not just for the sake of meeting, but to see if the Pakatan Harapan government has the sincerity, courage, and political will to fulfil promises made to the Teoh family in the past.
She said her family wants an explanation after they have been forced to wait in vain for over a year since Harapan took power.
"Over the past year, we have been waiting for the unity government to take the initiative in fulfilling Harapan’s promises to the Teoh family when they were in opposition.
"We hope the Harapan government remembers that it's not just the Teoh family who is waiting for an answer, but the entire nation," she added.
Teoh Beng Hock’s mother Teng Shuw Hor and sister Teoh Lee Lan (right) at his 15th anniversary memorial service today
The Teoh family has repeatedly requested a meeting with the prime minister to no avail.
However, after a clash between TBH-ADA and the police outside Parliament last week, Anwar has agreed to meet them on Aug 1.
‘Hope PM can apologise’
After the memorial service, DAP adviser Tan Kok Wai, who was in attendance, expressed hope that the prime minister would apologise.
“That is our stance,” he said when asked about Lee Lan’s call for an explanation from Anwar.
The Teoh family has repeatedly requested a meeting with the prime minister to no avail.
However, after a clash between TBH-ADA and the police outside Parliament last week, Anwar has agreed to meet them on Aug 1.
‘Hope PM can apologise’
After the memorial service, DAP adviser Tan Kok Wai, who was in attendance, expressed hope that the prime minister would apologise.
“That is our stance,” he said when asked about Lee Lan’s call for an explanation from Anwar.
DAP’s Tan Kok Wai giving a speech at the memorial service
On the alleged police violence during the Walk for Justice event on July 15, Tan denounced such actions.
"The use of violence by law enforcement officers, regardless of who they are dealing with or the nature of the incident, must be condemned.
"Especially since the TBH-ADA and Lee Lan's actions were purely a peaceful petition, merely submitting a petition.
"Therefore, the police's response and actions that day must be condemned," the Cheras MP added.
TBH-ADA began the Walk for Justice on July 13, walking 45km to Parliament to submit a memorandum demanding truth, justice, and institutional reform.
However, the police intercepted them 100m from Parliament’s main entrance which broke out into a scuffle.
Last Thursday, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail defended the police’s action, saying he believed the measures were taken to ensure public safety.
Fight for justice
Earlier during a speech at the memorial service, Tan said Beng Hock's death symbolised the trampling of human rights, the desecration of justice, and great harm to a civilised society.
On the alleged police violence during the Walk for Justice event on July 15, Tan denounced such actions.
"The use of violence by law enforcement officers, regardless of who they are dealing with or the nature of the incident, must be condemned.
"Especially since the TBH-ADA and Lee Lan's actions were purely a peaceful petition, merely submitting a petition.
"Therefore, the police's response and actions that day must be condemned," the Cheras MP added.
TBH-ADA began the Walk for Justice on July 13, walking 45km to Parliament to submit a memorandum demanding truth, justice, and institutional reform.
However, the police intercepted them 100m from Parliament’s main entrance which broke out into a scuffle.
Last Thursday, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail defended the police’s action, saying he believed the measures were taken to ensure public safety.
Fight for justice
Earlier during a speech at the memorial service, Tan said Beng Hock's death symbolised the trampling of human rights, the desecration of justice, and great harm to a civilised society.
Lee Lan and Tan
“Beng Hock's innocent loss of life is a serious violation, the bottom line of a civilised society. Any truly civilised country should not allow such incidents, nor can it tolerate unresolved injustices," he added.
Tan urged Anwar to redress the injustice as soon as possible to restore public trust in the judiciary.
"The PM should publicly acknowledge the injustices in Beng Hock's case, uphold the Court of Appeal’s ruling, and express his and the government's deep sympathy and support for Beng Hock’s family."
Anwar should also commit to a comprehensive review of Beng Hock's case, ensuring that the investigation process is free from external interference and that the truth is uncovered in a just and thorough manner, he added.
A hundred at memorial
A crowd of approximately a hundred people gathered at Nirvana Memorial Park in Semenyih to pay their respects to Beng Hock during the memorial service.
“Beng Hock's innocent loss of life is a serious violation, the bottom line of a civilised society. Any truly civilised country should not allow such incidents, nor can it tolerate unresolved injustices," he added.
Tan urged Anwar to redress the injustice as soon as possible to restore public trust in the judiciary.
"The PM should publicly acknowledge the injustices in Beng Hock's case, uphold the Court of Appeal’s ruling, and express his and the government's deep sympathy and support for Beng Hock’s family."
Anwar should also commit to a comprehensive review of Beng Hock's case, ensuring that the investigation process is free from external interference and that the truth is uncovered in a just and thorough manner, he added.
A hundred at memorial
A crowd of approximately a hundred people gathered at Nirvana Memorial Park in Semenyih to pay their respects to Beng Hock during the memorial service.
Lee Lan paying her respects
Besides Tan, other DAP representatives present were party treasurer Fong Kui Lun, women's wing chairperson Teo Nie Ching, Selangor DAP deputy chairperson Ean Yong Hian Wah, Selangor DAP Youth chairperson Wayne Ong, Selangor DAP publicity secretary Wong Siew Ki, Malacca party chairperson Khoo Poay Tiong, Raub MP Chow Yu Hui, Bakri MP Tan Hong Pin, and Bukit Gasing assemblyperson Rajiv Rishyakaran.
Representing the Teoh family were Lee Lan and her mother Teng Shuw Hor, while TBH-ADA was represented by its chairperson Ng Yap Hwa.
Ong started the memorial service at 9am with a eulogy, followed by a minute of silent reflection. Attendees then bowed three times to Beng Hock and laid flowers in tribute.
During her speech, Lee Lan also thanked DAP MPs and assemblypersons who attended the event.
Besides Tan, other DAP representatives present were party treasurer Fong Kui Lun, women's wing chairperson Teo Nie Ching, Selangor DAP deputy chairperson Ean Yong Hian Wah, Selangor DAP Youth chairperson Wayne Ong, Selangor DAP publicity secretary Wong Siew Ki, Malacca party chairperson Khoo Poay Tiong, Raub MP Chow Yu Hui, Bakri MP Tan Hong Pin, and Bukit Gasing assemblyperson Rajiv Rishyakaran.
Representing the Teoh family were Lee Lan and her mother Teng Shuw Hor, while TBH-ADA was represented by its chairperson Ng Yap Hwa.
Ong started the memorial service at 9am with a eulogy, followed by a minute of silent reflection. Attendees then bowed three times to Beng Hock and laid flowers in tribute.
During her speech, Lee Lan also thanked DAP MPs and assemblypersons who attended the event.
Attendees, including DAP leaders, bowing in respect
Beng Hock died under MACC custody on July 16, 2009.
The aide to then-DAP Seri Kembangan assemblyperson Ean Yong Hian Wah was found dead on the fifth-floor service corridor of Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam after being questioned overnight on the 14th floor of the then-Selangor MACC headquarters.
Beng Hock died under MACC custody on July 16, 2009.
The aide to then-DAP Seri Kembangan assemblyperson Ean Yong Hian Wah was found dead on the fifth-floor service corridor of Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam after being questioned overnight on the 14th floor of the then-Selangor MACC headquarters.
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kt comments:
6/01/2017
Let us not forget Teoh Beng Hock
Alas, someone in the DAP might have forgotten
The evil that was perpetuated on a young manBy a Nazi-like organization that has been rotten
Yet easily forgiven by a political flash in the pan
All for grubby politics, none for integrity nor justice
For a man slain on the very eve of his wedding day
Oh we weep, what treachery to become so solicitous
To abandon principles, an evil crime now is gainsay
When is the MACC going to hand over to the police the person responsible for the untimely death of Teoh Beng Hock?
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DAP leader Lim Kit Siang shook hands with Rohaizad Yaakob, a top Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) official to show the opposition’s solidarity with the MACC Yet just a year earlier Kit Siang in his article, titled "Malaysians will not rest until justice is done for the killing of Teoh Beng Hock" said DAP and Pakatan Rakyat would continue to highlight the injustice of Teoh Beng Hock’s unresolved murder what utter bullshit |
But I haven't!
When is the MACC going to hand over to the police the person responsible for the untimely death of Teoh Beng Hock?
8/06/2015
Forgetting Teoh Beng Hock
Hey, my late name was Teoh Beng Hock
Is that even in your memory
Or just a wee footnote in history
My story soon to become mere talk-cock
Those who sinned against me
Cursing my family with veritable untold woes
Making Er Jia a fatherless baby
And those men with no pity
Have become icons by you, your new heroes
Thou faithless headless chooks
Cursing my family with veritable untold woes
Making Er Jia a fatherless baby
And those men with no pity
Have become icons by you, your new heroes
Thou faithless headless chooks
Have further insulted my already grieving family
Giving the enemy support but not rebukes
Ever greater pain my family now brooks
All because of your sad self-interest treachery
Giving the enemy support but not rebukes
Ever greater pain my family now brooks
All because of your sad self-interest treachery
Bhai once said don't be immoral
In desperately seeking victory without morality
Nor should one be ever unethical
But safeguard and value our principle
To never sacrifice and replace with hypocrisy
In desperately seeking victory without morality
Nor should one be ever unethical
But safeguard and value our principle
To never sacrifice and replace with hypocrisy
YOU UNMITIGATED HYPOCRITICAL BASTARDS!
Read also my KTemoc Komposes posts:
(1) Remembering Teoh Beng Hock
(2) The murder of Teoh Beng Hock
(3) I work for the rights of the dead
And read Malaysiakini:
DAP lost its Balls along the way
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