Police interview Pamela Ling's children, family friend

New Straits Times

18-05-2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Police said there are details that could shed light on Datin Seri Pamela Ling's disappearance, based on statements recorded from her children.
City police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said police recorded the statements of Ling's three children, aged between 18 and 20, at the Woodlands Police Headquarters yesterday.
"I've reviewed the transcripts of their statements, and there are details that could assist the investigation, particularly concerning (Ling's) last known movements," he said.
A close family friend was also interviewed during the session.
"She was still in touch with her family on April 8 and 9, just before she went missing," Rusdi added when speaking to reporters after the Safe City Programme event at the People's Housing Project in Seri Desa Rejang earlier today.
Present was Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif.
Rusdi said that as of today, police have yet to determine Ling's whereabouts.
When asked whether she may have fled or been taken out of the country, he said there was no indication she had exited via official routes.
"So far, we have been unable to trace the victim. According to immigration records, she has not left the country. However, we cannot rule out the possibility that she may have travelled through unofficial means," he said.
"It is highly likely that she is still in the country, but there is also a possibility that she may have already crossed the border," he added.
Commenting on Ling's husband, Rusdi said investigators have not ruled out the possibility of calling him in again for further questioning.
"It is possible for him to be called in again. In any case, a witness can be summoned, even if the individual is not a suspect; they can be called at any time to provide further statements on new developments," he said.
Rusdi said the case is being investigated under Section 365 of the Penal Code for abduction or kidnapping, which carries a maximum prison sentence of seven years and a fine.
Previously, it was reported that Ling's lawyer had asked police to step up efforts to locate her.
Ling went missing at around 3.02pm on April 9, shortly before her scheduled meeting at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters in Putrajaya.
On May 15, Ling's husband was arrested, but a remand application made in Putrajaya was rejected.