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Malaysiakini
3 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Gerakan: Shame on Anwar and Harapan, apologise to Teoh's kin
After more than a decade of invoking Teoh Beng Hock's tragic death for political mileage, Gerakan president Dominic Lau has called on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the Pakatan Harapan coalition to issue a formal apology to Teoh's family. Lau expressed deep regret over the authorities' recent decision to classify the reopened investigation into the former DAP aide's 2009 death as 'No Further Action' (NFA), insisting that Harapan owes Teoh's loved ones - and all Malaysians - a clear and honest explanation.
Malaysiakini
4 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Haters gonna hate
Good morning. Here's our news and views that matter for today. Key Highlights Haters gonna hate - Azam Baki unfazed PKR's 'enduring friendships' and grounded chairs Teoh Beng Hock - NFA and broken promises Haters gonna hate - Azam Baki unfazed Azam Baki, whose tenure as MACC chief commissioner has been extended for a record third time, is under no illusion about his popularity or the lack thereof. But the 62-year-old graftbuster is not losing sleep over it. 'I know that people do not like me. This is a free country,' he said when asked about an upcoming protest against him. The protest, organised by Sekretariat Undur Azam Baki (Step Down Azam Baki Secretariat), aims to express public dissatisfaction over his continued leadership. That his reappointment comes under a prime minister and coalition who had previously been vocal critics has raised eyebrows, prompting speculation that Azam may have some political leverage over those in power. And the chorus of discontent even includes the prime minister's own daughter, who called the extension 'unwelcome'. HIGHLIGHTS PKR's 'enduring friendships' and grounded chairs As the PKR election enters its final stretch, deputy president hopeful Nurul Izzah Anwar praised Rafizi Ramli, assuring that their friendship remains strong despite the heated contest. To lighten the mood, party information chief Fahmi Fadzil quipped he was relieved the polls stayed free of flying chairs and broken ballot boxes - true to Nurul Izzah's 'peace' campaign. Sharing the stage with her, Fahmi couldn't resist a subtle jab at Rafizi's 'Hiruk' campaign, adding, 'My only regret is that at the central level, in the past week or two, it became a bit too 'noisy' (hiruk-pikuk).' Nurul Izzah, daughter of PKR president Anwar Ibrahim, emphasised she is running on her own merit and not riding on her father's coattails. 'They call it nepotism, but I never used power. Every step I took was my own - on the streets, among the people, fighting for true justice,' she said. HIGHLIGHTS Teoh Beng Hock - NFA and broken promises The authorities have classified the police investigations into the death of former DAP political aide Teoh Beng Hock as 'NFA' (No Further Action), much to the disappointment and anguish of his family. His sister Teoh Lee Lan said the outcome fails to reflect the promises previously made by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Beng Hock's death in 2009, when being questioned overnight by the MACC, has been a significant point of contention and campaign rhetoric for Anwar and his coalition for more than a decade. Despite Anwar now serving as prime minister and Pakatan Harapan leading the government, his family questioned whether they remain 'trapped in the era of BN's rule'. 'The same MACC remains unaccountable. The same police force refuses to investigate the MACC. The same opaque conclusions are drawn, and the same murderers walk free. 'On Aug 1 last year, Anwar urged the Teoh family to trust the 'new police force' and the 'new system' under his administration. But what has this so-called 'new system' brought to the Teoh family? Only continued disappointment,' said Lee Lan. HIGHLIGHTS Views that matter In case you missed it Other news that matter
5 days ago
- Politics
IGP: Teoh Beng Hock's family already informed of NFA decision via lawyer Ramkarpal on Tuesday
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — A notice informing the decision to classify the death of Teoh Beng Hock as requiring no further action (NFA) was delivered to the late Teoh's family representative last Tuesday. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the notice was issued to the family's lawyer, Ramkarpal Singh, via letter and email dated May 20 at 3.58 pm. 'The notification was issued by the head of the investigation team, Selangor Criminal Investigation Department (Investigation/Legal) deputy chief ACP NorAzizulkifli Mansor,' he said in a statement yesterday. Earlier today, the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) in a statement announced that it had directed no further action be taken over Teoh's death after reviewing all the evidence contained in the investigation paper submitted by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). According to the AGC, their review found insufficient evidence to prove any offence against any individual under the law. Razarudin further explained that the police referred the investigation paper to the AGC on April 17, following a directive from the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Nov 21 last year. 'The Attorney-General's Chambers then decided to classify the investigation paper as NFA on May 19,' he said. In February, media reports stated that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had confirmed that the government had agreed to reopen the investigation into the case. Teoh Beng Hock, who was the political secretary to the then Seri Kembangan assemblyman, Ean Yong Hian Wah, was found dead on July 16, 2009, at the Plaza Masalam building after giving a statement at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office on the 14th floor of the building. — Bernama
Malaysiakini
5 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Haters gonna hate
Good morning. Here's our news and views that matter for today. Key Highlights Haters gonna hate - Azam Baki unfazed PKR's 'enduring friendships' and grounded chairs Teoh Beng Hock - NFA and broken promises Haters gonna hate - Azam Baki unfazed Azam Baki, whose tenure as MACC chief commissioner has been extended for a record third time, is under no illusion about his popularity or the lack thereof. But the 62-year-old graftbuster is not losing sleep over it. 'I know that people do not like me. This is a free country,' he said when asked about an upcoming protest against him. The protest, organised by Sekretariat Undur Azam Baki (Step Down Azam Baki Secretariat), aims to express public dissatisfaction over his continued leadership. That his reappointment comes under a prime minister and coalition who had previously been vocal critics has raised eyebrows, prompting speculation that Azam may have some political leverage over those in power. And the chorus of discontent even includes the prime minister's own daughter, who called the extension 'unwelcome'. HIGHLIGHTS PKR's 'enduring friendships' and grounded chairs As the PKR election enters its final stretch, deputy president hopeful Nurul Izzah Anwar praised Rafizi Ramli, assuring that their friendship remains strong despite the heated contest. To lighten the mood, party information chief Fahmi Fadzil quipped he was relieved the polls stayed free of flying chairs and broken ballot boxes - true to Nurul Izzah's 'peace' campaign. Sharing the stage with her, Fahmi couldn't resist a subtle jab at Rafizi's 'Hiruk' campaign, adding, 'My only regret is that at the central level, in the past week or two, it became a bit too 'noisy' (hiruk-pikuk).' Nurul Izzah, daughter of PKR president Anwar Ibrahim, emphasised she is running on her own merit and not riding on her father's coattails. 'They call it nepotism, but I never used power. Every step I took was my own - on the streets, among the people, fighting for true justice,' she said. HIGHLIGHTS Teoh Beng Hock - NFA and broken promises The authorities have classified the police investigations into the death of former DAP political aide Teoh Beng Hock as 'NFA' (No Further Action), much to the disappointment and anguish of his family. His sister Teoh Lee Lan said the outcome fails to reflect the promises previously made by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Beng Hock's death in 2009, when being questioned overnight by the MACC, has been a significant point of contention and campaign rhetoric for Anwar and his coalition for more than a decade. Despite Anwar now serving as prime minister and Pakatan Harapan leading the government, his family questioned whether they remain 'trapped in the era of BN's rule'. 'The same MACC remains unaccountable. The same police force refuses to investigate the MACC. The same opaque conclusions are drawn, and the same murderers walk free. 'On Aug 1 last year, Anwar urged the Teoh family to trust the 'new police force' and the 'new system' under his administration. But what has this so-called 'new system' brought to the Teoh family? Only continued disappointment,' said Lee Lan. HIGHLIGHTS Views that matter In case you missed it Other news that matter
American Military News
5 days ago
- Politics
- American Military News
Gun suppressor tax may be eliminated under new bill
Second Amendment advocacy groups urged House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Wednesday to pass legislation to eliminate both a tax on firearm suppressors and the national suppressor registry. In a letter obtained by The Daily Caller, dozens of Second Amendment groups, including the American Suppressor Association, the National Rifle Association, and Gun Owners of America, called on Republican lawmakers to include Section 2 of the Hearing Protection Act in an upcoming reconciliation bill. The Hearing Protection Act states that it would establish 'equal treatment of silencers and firearms' by amending 'the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove silencers from the definition of firearms, and for other purposes.' According to The Daily Caller, the legislation would remove a $200 tax on firearm suppressors that was instituted following the National Firearms Act of 1934. 'The National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA) is an unconstitutional tax scheme that impedes the ability of all Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights,' the Second Amendment advocacy groups wrote. 'On behalf of the American Suppressor Association and law-abiding gun owners nationwide, we call on Congress to permanently remove suppressors from the unconstitutional NFA tax scheme by inserting Section 2 of the Hearing Protection Act into the reconciliation bill.' Wednesday's letter claimed that American citizens 'should not be taxed' for a device that provides safety and prevents 'irreversible damage' to the hearing of those who use firearms while 'exercising their Constitutional rights.' READ MORE: New gun law bans some semiautomatic guns in Colorado According to the Daily Caller, the purchase of a firearm suppressor currently requires U.S. citizens to complete a background check, purchase a suppressor from a licensed dealer, register the suppressor, and pay a suppressor tax. Wednesday's letter noted that the proposed legislation would still require individuals to purchase suppressors from licensed dealers and complete a background check. Critics of gun silencers have argued that firearm suppressors are 'inherently dangerous devices' that can be used by criminals to carry out 'ambush attacks' and evade law enforcement officials by reducing the noise of gunshots. 'Silencers put law enforcement and the public at grave risk by making it more difficult to identify nearby gunshots and locate an active shooter, and they should not be widely available to civilians,' the Giffords Law Center states on its website. On the other hand, American Suppressor Association President Knox Williams told The Daily Caller that firearms are still loud even when equipped with suppressors. 'You still need to wear hearing protection when using a suppressor because they are not quiet,' Williams said. 'Anyone who tells you that a silencer is a threat to public safety has never fired a suppressed weapon or been around one.'
