Mixed reaction among social media users over apology and compensation to Teoh's family
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) had apologised to Teoh's family over his death, adding it was prepared to offer a goodwill contribution to support the welfare and education of Teoh's child.
Several social media users urged the family to accept the apology and compensation and move on but there were others who voiced doubts over the apology and called for greater accountability.
One user, Boon Kiat Kor, commented: "How can an apology be enough? I just want to know why close the case and protect those responsible for his death?"
Another user, Metafora Estetika said: "It seems this story is not easily concluded. A mysterious death deserves clear answers, regardless of the outcome. The apology by the MACC chief holds little value in buying the public's emotions."
Pak Lah questioned the lack of action: "How did this happen? Who was involved? What action was taken?"
User Meight QuanQuan added:: "One can come to terms with death, but the perpetrator should not go unpunished. Compensation and truth should not be boxed into the same solution especially if the perpetrator is protected."
Teoh Beng Hock, a 30-year-old political aide, died on July 16, 2009, after falling from the 14th floor of the MACC Selangor office while being questioned.
His death led to a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) and further investigations, but the case was eventually classified as No Further Action (NFA) by the Attorney-General's Chambers.
While some Malaysians are still demanding answers, others believe it is time for the family to move on.
Facebook user Hishamuddin Bin Mohd Shah wrote plainly: "Just move on."
Another commenter, Azmi Ab Rahman, said: "Don't entertain this anymore. They asked for a Royal Commission, it was done. The police ruled NFA. Compensation has been offered. Why make more noise?"
Meanwhile, Kok Yuen Loh added: "What does the family expect? An apology is useless, do they want those allegedly involved to go to jail?"
Others, like Mat Shuk, called for closure. "Close the case. No need to entertain it. They've taken the compensation, enough time has been wasted."
And Muhd Syapiq said: "Still not over it? The man won't come back to life. No one will ever be caught. Just accept the compensation."
However, the family stood their ground, with Teoh's sister, Lee Lan, rejecting the MACC's apology during a press conference with the Teoh Beng Hock Association for Democratic Advancement (TBH-ADA).
She described it as a publicity stunt tied to the 16th anniversary of his death and said an apology without accountability was meaningless.
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