Its unfair to blame Plaza Masalam tragedy on the MACC

Its unfair to blame Plaza Masalam tragedy on the MACC

It was a tragedy in Plaza Masalam Shah Alam this afternoon when cleaners found the body of missing Political Secretary Teoh Beng Hock, 30, sprawling in a pool of blood. Police has classified the case as ’sudden death’.

Teoh is Political Secretary to Selangor State Exco Ean Yong, who is DAP ADUN for Seri Kembangan. He was picked up for questioning by recently formed Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) agents yesterday for misappropriation and abuse of funds meant for the constituency.

Teoh has been reported to get married tomorrow.

Whilst the Police was still investigating on the case and Selangor CPO Dato’ Khaled Abu Bakar confirming that some MACC officials will be interviewed and statement taken to facilitate the high profile case, DAP Leaders was extra fast to assign blame. DAP Secretary General Lim Guan Eng blamed and want MACC to assume responsibility for the death of Teoh.

Sin Chew Jit Poh has Lim’s statement:

MACC to take full blame for Teoh’s death – Guan Eng

2009-07-16 20:10

LETTER

DAP condemns the mysterious death of Teoh Beng Hock in the MACC Selangor HQ in Shah Alam today. The MACC must bear full responsibility for this death as Teoh was in the custody of MACC when he fell from the 14th Floor of the Selangor MACC building.

MACC should stop its political persecution of PR, especially DAP leaders and members, that does not serve the interest of fighting corruption or justice. Such political games have caused the loss of life of a bright young idealistic DAP member.

There must be a full investigation on how he died. Unless MACC can clear its name, the public may suspect that Teoh was mistreated and MACC had a hand in his sudden death. There must be full transparency and accountability. DAP extends its condolences to Teoh’s family for this tragic loss and assures them that all steps will be taken to ensure that the culprits or those responsible be punished.

LIM GUAN ENG
DAP Secretary-General
George Town
16 July 20009

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So far, what is known that Teoh was released by MACC after questioning at 345am. Instead of going home, he decided to loiter around the MACC office. He then was seen taking a rest on the MACC sofa till 600am. Little is known after that.

The fact is that, it is still too pre-mature to even determine how and why Teoh died. The pathologists from Kelang Tuanku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital and Petaling Jaya UMMC were on the job to determine the cause of the sudden death. Then the Selangor Police CID will have to record statements from a lot of people, MACC agents, Plaza Masalam security personnel, cleaners, view CCTV recordings (if any) and talk to the pathologist before the investigation paper (IP) is completed. If there is any shred of suspicion, then the suspects would be called in for an interview. When there is enough evidence of foul play, then the IP would be passed on to the Attorney General’s Chambers and AG will determine whether enough incriminating evidence to prosecute anyone.

This is the point actually where someone could be blamed for Teoh’s death.

How could the Penang Chief Minister conveniently blame MACC for Teoh’s untimely demise? Why can’t the MACC be allowed to do their job? In the first place, Teoh was found dead after being interviewed and released by MACC and allowed to go home.

This is typically Pakatan Rakyat tactics, especially the DAP. They conveniently blame authorities for misfortunes and conivingly soar hatred against people like the Police. The death of a Chinese youth in Kepong post 1969 elections was capitalised by the DAP to soar anger amongst the predominantly urban KLite Chinese against the Police, especially the majority in service were Malay officers and constable. After three days of inciting and instigation, a bloody racial riot broke on the afternoon of 13 May 1969.

This is very irresponsible for Lim within hours of the discovery of the body to blame MACC for Teoh’s death. Whilst Malaysia should mourn for his death, it is best to let authorities to fully complete their investigations. Let us not get emotional for this tragedy and resort to something we collectively will lose too much to regret. Lim as the DAP Secretary General should focus on why so many of his party elected representatives lately being linked to vices and corrupt practices.

To the family and friends of Teoh Beng Hock, we at BigDogDotCom would like to express our deepest condolences.

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