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News@9: Today's top headlines - July 17, 2025 [WATCH]
Justice for Teoh.
DAP says it remains committed to justice for Teoh Beng Hock. Party secretary-general Anthony Loke reaffirmed the party's support after 16 years, promising continued legal assistance to his family.
Heatwave to continue.
The ongoing hot spell across several parts of the country is expected to last until the end of the month, says the Malaysian Meteorological Department.
Secret party foiled.
Police in Kelantan broke up a secret gathering of over 100 gay men in Pengkalan Chepa last month, believed to be at risk of escalating into immoral activities.
Illegal factory busted.
More than RM11.8 million worth of aluminium and machinery was seized in a raid on an unlicenced factory in Pusing, Perak. One man was arrested.
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New Straits Times
11 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Teoh Beng Hock's family rejects A-GC explanation letter on court ruling
KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) has written a letter to the family of the late Teoh Beng Hock in an effort to clarify the Court of Appeal's decision, which ruled that his death was the result of an unlawful act by one or several unknown persons. Attorney-General Datuk Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar said the letter also provided an explanation on the burden of proof and other related matters, but the family had rejected the explanation. "We sent the letter a few months ago. The contents largely explained the Court of Appeal's decision, the burden of proof, and other matters. "I cannot disclose the full details of the letter, but we have made efforts to reach out to the family, and they have refused to accept it," he said. Dusuki was asked to comment on his previous statement, in which he said the A-GC would be sending a letter to Teoh's family to address the circumstances surrounding his death, which occurred 16 years ago. Teoh died on July 16, 2009 on the fifth floor of Plaza Masalam, Shah Alam, after being questioned for hours by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). An inquest was held and the coroner returned an open verdict. However, the Court of Appeal in 2014 ruled that his death was caused by "one or more persons unknown", including MACC officers. In 2019, police launched an investigation under Section 342 of the Penal Code for wrongful confinement. Prior to 2018, two special investigation teams were set up – one in 2011 and the other in 2015 – to look into Teoh's death, but both cases were classified as NFA by the public prosecutor. It was reported recently that the MACC had issued an apology to Teoh's family over his death at its Selangor office while under investigation. Its Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki had said the commission deeply regretted the tragedy and acknowledged the pain and suffering endured by Teoh's family. He had also said that the MACCis prepared to provide a goodwill contribution to the late Teoh's family for the purpose of supporting the welfare and educational needs of his child.
Malaysiakini
a day ago
- Malaysiakini
Cheaper, closer, long overdue: PSM moots RM1m bounty for Beng Hock's case
Rather than dangling RM10 million to hunt down a transnational fugitive, the government could begin closer to home and at just a tenth of the cost, suggested PSM deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan. He mooted offering a RM1 million bounty for information regarding those responsible for the death of former DAP political aide Teoh Beng Hock, whose family has been denied closure for 16 years.
Malaysiakini
a day ago
- Malaysiakini
Cheaper, closer, long overdue: PSM moots RM1m reward for Beng Hock's case
Rather than dangling RM10 million to hunt down a transnational fugitive, the government could begin closer to home and at just a tenth of the cost, suggested PSM deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan. He mooted offering a RM1 million bounty for information regarding those responsible for the death of former DAP political aide Teoh Beng Hock, whose family has been denied closure for 16 years.
