Fahmi: Cabinet didn't discuss assault of deaf e-hailing driver by cop
Shakira Buang
Published: Sep 6, 2024 5:30 PM
The cabinet has not discussed the suggestion for the government to set up an inquiry commission into the assault of a deaf e-hailing driver by a police officer.
This is according to government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil, who said he, too, has no information on whether the matter would be brought to the cabinet’s attention anytime soon.
“The cabinet did not discuss this matter. I also have not gotten any information about this,” he told reporters at an international legal forum on online threats in Kuala Lumpur earlier today.
Yesterday, Lawyers for Liberty and 35 other NGOs called on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to establish a commission of inquiry into the incident, which occurred in May.
LFL director Zaid Malek pointed out that although the investigation papers have been submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC), no charges have been brought against the officer involved.
Disciplined over separate matter
On May 28, the 48-year-old was assaulted by a police officer escorting Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.
Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain confirmed on June 5 that the investigation papers had been handed over to the AGC and then resubmitted on July 25.
Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain
Despite this and clear video footage of the assault against e-hailing driver Ong Ing Keong, no criminal charges have yet to be brought against the police officer.
Razarudin also previously said the personnel involved had been subjected to disciplinary action following an internal investigation. However, he later clarified that the officer was disciplined over his failure to declare his assets.
Commenting on another assault case allegedly linked to a member of the Pahang royal family, Communications Minister Fahmi said the government will leave it to the authorities to investigate and hoped it would be handled transparently.
“We leave the case to the authorities to do a full and transparent investigation,” he said.
Stabbed and shot
Yesterday, Malaysiakini reported construction worker Alias Awang, 44, as claiming that he was assaulted, stabbed, and shot at by a Pahang royal and a group of men at a stable in Kuantan.
The attack on the father of eight was allegedly motivated by a dispute over a land area in Rompin.
Despite this and clear video footage of the assault against e-hailing driver Ong Ing Keong, no criminal charges have yet to be brought against the police officer.
Razarudin also previously said the personnel involved had been subjected to disciplinary action following an internal investigation. However, he later clarified that the officer was disciplined over his failure to declare his assets.
Commenting on another assault case allegedly linked to a member of the Pahang royal family, Communications Minister Fahmi said the government will leave it to the authorities to investigate and hoped it would be handled transparently.
“We leave the case to the authorities to do a full and transparent investigation,” he said.
Stabbed and shot
Yesterday, Malaysiakini reported construction worker Alias Awang, 44, as claiming that he was assaulted, stabbed, and shot at by a Pahang royal and a group of men at a stable in Kuantan.
The attack on the father of eight was allegedly motivated by a dispute over a land area in Rompin.
Alias Awang
Kuantan police chief Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu told Malaysiakini that three men, including an individual believed to be the main suspect, had been arrested and remanded for seven days to facilitate investigations before being released on police bail.
He said the case was investigated under Sections 324 and 148 of the Penal Code, which deals with voluntarily causing hurt and rioting while possessing weapons respectively.
Following the news, Pahang Crown Prince Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah called for firm police action and a proper and fair investigation into the case.
“No one is above the law, even ‘royalty’,” he said in an Instagram story post.
Tengku Hassanal added in a statement later that he would not protect anyone, including members of the royal family, who engaged in unlawful actions.
“If there is evidence of wrongdoings, they must be charged in court.”
Kuantan police chief Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu told Malaysiakini that three men, including an individual believed to be the main suspect, had been arrested and remanded for seven days to facilitate investigations before being released on police bail.
He said the case was investigated under Sections 324 and 148 of the Penal Code, which deals with voluntarily causing hurt and rioting while possessing weapons respectively.
Following the news, Pahang Crown Prince Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah called for firm police action and a proper and fair investigation into the case.
“No one is above the law, even ‘royalty’,” he said in an Instagram story post.
Tengku Hassanal added in a statement later that he would not protect anyone, including members of the royal family, who engaged in unlawful actions.
“If there is evidence of wrongdoings, they must be charged in court.”
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