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Free Malaysia Today
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Teoh family reciprocates DAP leaders' bow, thanks supporters
The family of Teoh Beng Hock and members of the Teoh Beng Hock Association for Democratic Advancement bowing at a public memorial to Teoh Beng Hock organised by the association. KUALA LUMPUR : The family of the late Teoh Beng Hock bowed tonight in response to a public apology by DAP leaders on Thursday. Beng Hock's parents, sister Lee Lan and members of the Teoh Beng Hock Association for Democratic Advancement (TBH-ADA) lined up and bowed at a public memorial organised by the association. 'We, the family of Teoh Beng Hock, and the TBH-ADA will return a bow of courtesy. 'We bow to every individual, every organisation, every party and person who have stood with us in this long struggle. 'We thank you for your unwavering solidarity. We believe your support was granted not in pity or charity, but in a shared expectation of justice,' said an emcee. The memorial marks the 16th anniversary of Beng Hock's death. On Thursday, DAP leaders bowed in 'respect and sorrow' to the family, acknowledging they had been let down by investigations into the former political aide's death. DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook, vice-chairman Teo Nie Ching, Selangor DAP chief Ng Sze Han and Teoh's former boss, Ean Yong Hian Wah, bowed for about a minute at the end of a press conference at DAP's headquarters. The day before, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Azam Baki apologised to the family and said the agency was prepared to provide them with a goodwill contribution. Beng Hock, who was 30, was found dead on July 16, 2009 after falling from the fifth floor of Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam, Selangor, after being questioned for several hours by officers at the Selangor MACC headquarters. An inquest into his death initially returned an open verdict. However, in 2014, the Court of Appeal ruled that the death was caused by 'one or more unknown persons', including MACC officers. In May, former inspector-general of police Razarudin Husain confirmed that the investigation paper on Beng Hock's death was classified as needing no further action, after the Attorney-General's Chambers said it found insufficient evidence to bring charges.
Focus Malaysia
2 days ago
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
Madani-loyal DAP taunted for failing ‘to exorcise the ghost' of Teoh Beng Hock after 16 long years
THE Chinese have for centuries believe that the soul of the dead is very unlikely to rest in eternal peace till justice prevails especially if the deceased has met with a gruesome death. In the same account, it is not surprising that the unresolved Teoh Beng Hock saga which has stretched to its 16th year is bound to haunt DAP regardless of yesterday's (July 17) 30-second-long bow in respect of the sorrow endured by family of the late Beng Hock. Former DAP veteran Ronnie Liu has warned that the party risks losing supporters over its perceived failure to ensure that those implicated in Beng Hock's death are brought to justice. To recap, Beng Hock who then served as political aide to Selangor executive councillor Ean Yong Hian Wah was found dead on July 16, 2009 while in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) custody. Who then can blame DAP loyalists to perceive the government's so-called goodwill gesture of financial funding to cater to the welfare and educational needs of Beng Hock's son as merely a wayang (opera) to cover up for DAP's inability to push the authorities to identify and bring the perpetrators to justice. Or more despicable still, shedding of crocodile tears after DAP having milked the tragedy that befell Beng Hock for its electoral success. Many seemingly disgruntled Pakatan Harapan (PH) backers are also left wondering if the financial contribution-laced apology would eventually mean that those responsible in Beng Hock's death are walking away scot-free. This is considering that the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has accorded a NFA (No Further Action) on investigation into Beng Hock's death which is unacceptable to his family. To cite former DAP stalwart Prof Ramsamy Palanisamy who is today DAP's fiercest critic, there is no significant difference now between DAP and MACC as both appear more interested in doling out monetary compensation to Beng Hock's family than ensuring accountability. 'The MACC's involvement in Teoh's death remains unaddressed yet both entities are offering compensation as though money can overwrite justice,' asserted the former Penang chief minister II who is now the United Rights of Malaysian Party (Urimai) interim council chairman. 'This shift is not just disappointing – it's deeply offensive to the Chinese community that once placed unwavering faith in DAP. It is a slap in the face to Beng Hock's family who are now expected to accept money in lieu of truth.' – July 18, 2025 Main image credit: Bernama
Malaysiakini
2 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
From loud roars to soft purrs: Gerakan leader says DAP lost its voice
Perak Gerakan deputy chairperson Naran Singh has delivered a scathing rebuke to DAP, accusing the party of betraying the spirit of justice and the hopes of Malaysians who once saw it as a fearless force against institutional abuse. He criticised the party's leaders for what he described as a hollow and symbolic gesture of bowing their heads in 'sorrow and respect' over the death of Teoh Beng Hock, without demanding true accountability from those responsible.
The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (July 17, 2025)
Malaysia * Injured tapir rescued from Selangor durian orchard * Missing university student found dead in Kuala Lumpur * GOF detects more than 100 illegal bases in Kelantan * Marine police seize smuggled smokes worth RM2.3mil in Pasir Mas * Immigration Department detains 35 foreigners without valid permits * Kelantan police raid 'gay party' in Kemumin * Six-month-old baby dies of suspected suffocation at Melaka childcare centre * Teacher claims trial to sexually assaulting pupil, 10 * MACC's contribution not settlement for Teoh Beng Hock's case, says Loke * A guiding hand: Sabah retiree spends her mornings teaching stateless kids * KLIA undergoes RM3mil green makeover for Visit Malaysia 2026 * Power theft linked to crypto mining costs RM4.8bil in losses, says deputy minister * All pre-university pathways to be placed under Higher Education Ministry * New e-commerce legislation to be tabled next year * Man jailed 18 months for smashing police station door * Rally an attempt to remain politically relevant says PM's aide * Serial sexual assault suspect to be charged on July 18 * Syndicate stashes drugs in livestock, says cops * JPJ plans rehab course for suspended PSV, GDL licence holders * GOF raids illegal Batu Gajah factory, seizes RM10mil worth of metal * Teenage biker killed, younger brother seriously injured in Muar collision * JPJ in final stages of reviewing demerit points system for traffic offences * Bersatu appoints Hamzah Zainudin as election director * EPF ceases to be substantial shareholder in SunCon * Durian farmer dies in suspected accidental shooting with homemade firearm Singapore * Singaporean actor Li Nanxing on reuniting with Chow Yun Fat at Star Awards: 'I consider him more a friend than an idol' * Coffee Meets Bagel's Singpass check: Why I'll swipe right on that * Two weeks' jail for man caught smuggling over 1,800 vapes and pods into Singapore * Fatal abuse of Myanmar maid: Traffic Police officer sentenced to 10 years' jail * S$7,000 fine for eatery chain involved in ByteDance food poisoning case * Sunway secures RM2.33bil Singapore land tender for residential development * Singapore Prison Service debunks online claims that it launched 'the world's first floating prison' Indonesia * Police detain 12 suspects of baby trafficking syndicate * Prabowo and Trump have struck tariff deal – but at what cost to Indonesia? * Mount Rinjani: Adventure turns to tragedy * Bali emerges as major hot spot for transnational drug trafficking: Narcotics Agency Thailand * Woman who seduced, blackmailed monks nabbed * Thaksin testifies in defamation case * Three Thai soldiers injured after stepping on landmine during patrol at Cambodian border * Supreme Patriarch urges Thai govt to act against monks violating celibacy vow * Thai EC announces investigation into alleged Senate election fraud, 229 individuals facing charges * Thailand to offer Trump no duties on 90% of goods, adviser says * Man in Thailand injured after falling face first onto durian in traffic accident Philippines * Philippine senator seeks inquiry into selling of babies online * Volcanic eruption ends day's search for bodies of Filipino cockfighters * Tropical Depression Crising could make landfall in Philippines' Cagayan Friday (July 18) night: Pagasa Vietnam * Vietnam footballers target third straight Asean U23 title * Vietnam targets US$4.5bil in cashew exports for 2025 Myanmar * Ancient ball game battles for survival * Myanmar's tin exports set to rise as major hub resumes mining * Myanmar junta begins approving political parties ahead of expected elections Cambodia * Cambodia makes 1,000 arrests in latest crackdown on cybercrime * Cambodia's trade with Asean reaches US$8.45bil in H1 Laos * Laos, Cambodia strengthen joint efforts against transnational crime * Villages in Laos inundated as heavy rain lashes provinces Brunei * New Brunei offshore agreement signals energy sector rejuvenation * Forum highlights Brunei's sustainable growth potential Aseanplus * When the working class takes a hit * AI porn case under criminal probe * Baidu to deploy driverless cars on Uber * Two arrested for stealing exam papers * Air India crash probe focuses on actions of plane's captain, WSJ reports * South Korea's Lee orders new investigation team to look into deadly 2022 crush * Bursa Malaysia bounces higher after two-day slump * Ringgit rebounds on softer US stance towards China * Factbox-How could Japan's election affect economic policy? * Huawei tops China smartphone market for first time in years * US tariffs could drag Asean-5 GDP growth to 1.5% in 2026 - economist * Air India junior pilot asked captain why he turned off fuel switches * 'My car's being swept away': South Korean flood victim's last call to wife * Asian stocks struggle as traders eye Fed saga, trade war * Soon Huat-Shevon storm into Japan Open quarter-finals * Japan says 'extremely regrettable' Japanese national was found guilty in China * HK actor Jacky Heung sued over RM757,000 gambling debt, case now settled says Macau casino * Asean nations urged to cooperate on lowering cost of next-gen drugs for HIV patients * South Korea lashed by heavy rain, two dead and more than 1,000 evacuated * Death of Australia's 'Outback Killer' leaves whereabouts of British backpacker's body unknown * Air India probe of Boeing 787 fuel control switches finds no issues * Oil up as demand expectations, economic data lift sentiment * Zahid hopes for closer Malaysia-NZ cooperation in disaster management * South Korea's top court clears Samsung Chairman Lee in 2015 merger fraud case * Former Taiwanese boy band F4 reunite for surprise performance at Mayday concert * New pier completed at North Korea rocket launch site, satellite imagery shows * Gold prices slip as dollar firms, Trump eases Powell uncertainty * China school expels woman for sex with Ukraine man that 'hurts national dignity' * Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan kill 54 people in 24 hours * China school expels woman for sex with Ukraine man that 'hurts national dignity' * Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan kill 54 people in 24 hours * 'Aku cinta padamu, Malaysia', says K-drama star Lee Soo-hyuk as he meets delirious fans in Kuala Lumpur * Japan to host US Treasury Secretary as trade deal deadline looms * Trump set to visit Pakistan in September, reports say * India's Karnataka govt report blames Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede that killed 11 * Malaysia committed to successful negotiations with US to lower tariffs, says Tok Mat * 'Sure is a great way to get fit and healthy,' says Hannah Yeoh on pickleball, the raging phenomenon that has hit Malaysia and the region * Hong Kong police arrest man on suspicion of pushing boy, 9, into sea * Ex-top China student gets low exam score, parents kick him out, change door code * US aims to ban Chinese technology in undersea telecommunications cables * Singer Jenny Tseng falls victim to theft, loses items exceeding RM30k at London airport * Malaysia strongly condemns Israeli airstrikes in Syria, Lebanon * Golf-Mickelson rolls back years with early magic at Portrush * Pearly-Thinaah complete Malaysia's quarter-final line-up in Japan Open * Golf-Players chase birdies at Portrush as hawks target seagulls * Labubu is not the first toy craze: From Tamagotchi to Beanie Babies, a history of viral toys * Sze Fei-Izzuddin dig deep to secure spot in Japan Open quarters * Cops probing alleged extortion of Taiwanese woman at PJ roadblock * Bangladesh police arrest 20 after deadly clashes in ousted premier's hometown * Keris Strike 2025 to engage over 4,000 military personnel from three nations * South Korea's exam paper thieves suspected to have been active for at least two years * Japanese actress Nagiko Tono found dead in her Tokyo apartment
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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
News@9: Today's top headlines - July 17, 2025 [WATCH]
Here are today's top stories: 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.
