Azam Baki Should Identify Culprits In Beng Hock S Death Not Doling Out Funds For His Kid

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THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and DAP seem to be on the same line of thinking – that the provision of funds to Teoh Beng Hock’s family would be sufficient to address the pain and suffering endured by the family members over the past 16 years.
Yesterday (July 16) marks the 16th death anniversary of the ex-journalist-turned-political aide. He died while in MACC’s custody in Shah Alam while under interrogation.
The RCI inquiry, the court decision and the latest police findings have all been inconclusive in ascertaining those responsible for his fatal fall from the building where he was interrogated.
DAP which once appeared as the champion of justice has been rather quiet after becoming part of the ruling Madani government.
Recently, remarks by DAP treasurer Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham who suggested that Teoh’s family should be grateful to the party for consistently providing financial and legal support to the family since Beng Hock’s demise has not gone down well with the public.

The public is wondering whether DAP could be so mean-spirited as to scold the family for not showing gratitude for the party’s fundraising efforts.
Although the party leadership has since distanced itself from the unsavoury remarks, the damage has been done.
‘Offering funds to family an insult’
It is widely suspected that several MACC personalities could have been responsible for Teoh’s death.
Even if the RCI could not unearth specific evidence identifying those responsible, all fingers point in the direction of the MACC.
Rather than cooperating with the police in identifying those responsible for Teoh’s death, MACC chief commissioner Atan Sri Azam Baki should not insult the family and the memory of Teoh by offering financial assistance.

Surely, Azam should realise that the family seeks closure through the identification and prosecution of those behind Teoh’s death.
The last thing the family needs is financial aid. If Azam cannot genuinely assist by identifying those responsible, he should maintain his silence.
Azam should not echo the thinking of the DAP leader – that the provision of funds would bring this tragedy to a close.
Teoh is no more but his family members want respect and dignity for him. His unfortunate and tragic death cannot be brought to a close without the government and the police identifying the criminals responsible.
For the Teoh family, no further action (NFA) on the matter is the height of irresponsibility from the Madani government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
It is truly unfortunate that the PH coalition in general – and the DAP in particular – after having milked Teoh’s case for electoral success, have now relegated his tragedy to the past. –  Focus Malaysia

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