Day 105: LFL says wheels of justice grind to a halt for deaf driver
RK Anand
Published: Sep 11, 2024 3:40 PM
After the expeditious hauling of Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin to court over a sedition charge, DAP vice-chairperson Teresa Kok’s case seems to be moving at a similar pace, according to Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) adviser N Surendran.
However, he said the wheels of justice appeared to be locked in place with regard to the assault on deaf e-hailing driver Ong Ing Keong.
Surendran (above) was responding to Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain stating yesterday that the investigation papers on Kok, who is being probed over her remarks on the halal certification proposal, are expected to be submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) in 48 hours.
“It has been three and a half months since Ong was assaulted and injured by a police officer.
“From day one, the police knew who the perpetrator was. The dashcam video of the assault was given to the police on the very day of the incident.
“What possible justification is there for the failure to bring charges against the culprit and anyone else who abetted him or tried to cover up the matter?” he told Malaysiakini.
Published: Sep 11, 2024 3:40 PM
After the expeditious hauling of Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin to court over a sedition charge, DAP vice-chairperson Teresa Kok’s case seems to be moving at a similar pace, according to Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) adviser N Surendran.
However, he said the wheels of justice appeared to be locked in place with regard to the assault on deaf e-hailing driver Ong Ing Keong.
Surendran (above) was responding to Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain stating yesterday that the investigation papers on Kok, who is being probed over her remarks on the halal certification proposal, are expected to be submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) in 48 hours.
“It has been three and a half months since Ong was assaulted and injured by a police officer.
“From day one, the police knew who the perpetrator was. The dashcam video of the assault was given to the police on the very day of the incident.
“What possible justification is there for the failure to bring charges against the culprit and anyone else who abetted him or tried to cover up the matter?” he told Malaysiakini.
E-hailing driver Ong Ing Keong
Surendran also highlighted the “pin-drop” silence from the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the memorandum that Ong and LFL submitted, which among others, demanded the establishment of a commission of inquiry.
“The letter we sent as lawyers for Ong to the attorney-general, making inquiries, remains unanswered to this day.
“Yet, in stark contrast is the super-swift action against Muhyiddin who was charged with sedition in just seven days. Kok’s case seems to be moving at a similar speed.
“Why is there a difference in the way Muhyiddin and Kok’s cases are treated in comparison with Ong’s? This is repugnant to every right-thinking Malaysian,” he added.
Surendran also highlighted the “pin-drop” silence from the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the memorandum that Ong and LFL submitted, which among others, demanded the establishment of a commission of inquiry.
“The letter we sent as lawyers for Ong to the attorney-general, making inquiries, remains unanswered to this day.
“Yet, in stark contrast is the super-swift action against Muhyiddin who was charged with sedition in just seven days. Kok’s case seems to be moving at a similar speed.
“Why is there a difference in the way Muhyiddin and Kok’s cases are treated in comparison with Ong’s? This is repugnant to every right-thinking Malaysian,” he added.
DAP lawmaker Teresa Kok and ex-PM Muhyiddin Yassin
Without mincing words, Surendran said the failure to act on the assault case after 105 days brings the administration of justice in Malaysia into disrepute.
“It’s a negation of the rule of law which holds that every citizen is entitled to equal protection under the law. Where is the protection for a hard-working disabled person gratuitously beaten while at work?
“This delay or failure to charge the offender is incomprehensible, unacceptable and unforgivable,” he added.
No status update
On May 28, the 48-year-old driver was punched in the face outside a hotel in Kuala Lumpur by a police personnel escorting Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.
It was also alleged that Ong had inked four reports but contributed to only one of them, which was the first report lodged after the incident.
Malaysian Deaf Advocacy and Wellbeing Organisation (Dawn) secretary-general Anthony Chong claimed that the police had prepared the other three reports.
The police have not commented on this allegation, and it remains unclear whether there was an internal investigation into the matter.
Previously, it was reported that the investigation papers were submitted to the AGC twice - on June 5 and July 27 - but there has been no development since then.
Without mincing words, Surendran said the failure to act on the assault case after 105 days brings the administration of justice in Malaysia into disrepute.
“It’s a negation of the rule of law which holds that every citizen is entitled to equal protection under the law. Where is the protection for a hard-working disabled person gratuitously beaten while at work?
“This delay or failure to charge the offender is incomprehensible, unacceptable and unforgivable,” he added.
No status update
On May 28, the 48-year-old driver was punched in the face outside a hotel in Kuala Lumpur by a police personnel escorting Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.
It was also alleged that Ong had inked four reports but contributed to only one of them, which was the first report lodged after the incident.
Malaysian Deaf Advocacy and Wellbeing Organisation (Dawn) secretary-general Anthony Chong claimed that the police had prepared the other three reports.
The police have not commented on this allegation, and it remains unclear whether there was an internal investigation into the matter.
Previously, it was reported that the investigation papers were submitted to the AGC twice - on June 5 and July 27 - but there has been no development since then.
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