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Bomb used in murder attempt on lawyer-activist Siti Kassim
Political assassinations in M’sia upgraded with use of bombs
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31, 2023: Political assassinations in Malaysia have been upgraded with the use of explosives.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Shuhaily Zain said the device planted under lawyer-activist Siti Kasim’s car was functioning and ready for detonation.
“The components comprised cloth, diesel, wires, batteries and firecrackers. When found, it (the device) was switched off, and needed to be physically switched on to detonate.
“I am confident that the suspect has knowledge of manufacturing explosives,” he added.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below the latest news on the murder-attempt and related news reports:
Siti Kasim car bomb could be detonated, say cops
Kuala Lumpur police chief Shuhaily Zain said the device was ‘switched off’ when it was discovered.
FMT Reporters - 31 Jul 2023, 7:07pm
Siti Kasim was alerted to two suspicious objects underneath her car by her mechanic during a routine service. (Instagram pic)
PETALING JAYA: The bomb planted under lawyer Siti Kasim’s car was functioning and ready for detonation, according to Kuala Lumpur police chief Shuhaily Zain.
“The components comprised cloth, diesel, wires, batteries and firecrackers. When found, it (the device) was switched off, and needed to be physically switched on to detonate.
“I am confident that the suspect has knowledge of manufacturing explosives,” Utusan Malaysia reported Shuhaily as saying at a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters.
He said the investigation was still ongoing, adding that 13 people have been interviewed so far, including Siti, her friends, her mechanic and the security guards at her residence.
“We will call up whoever we feel is a witness and had access to her vehicle. We are examining all closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage of the route Siti travelled and are still looking for clues,” he said.
On July 21, Siti said she was alerted to two suspicious objects underneath her car after she took it to a Kuala Lumpur workshop for a routine service.
She posted a video on Facebook of what looked like plastic water bottles that were attached to the suspension of her car saying: “It looks like a bomb”. The bomb squad was dispatched soon after.
Last Monday, Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said the device was planted with the intent to murder the lawyer-activist.
Friday, 21 July 2023
Cops believe ‘bomb’ was planted in Siti’s car
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Cops believe ‘bomb’ was planted in Siti’s car
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21, 2023: Brickfields police chief Amihizam Abdul Shukor says the two suspicious objects found underneath lawyer-activist Siti Kasim’s car are believed to be an improvised (homemade) explosive device (IED).
However, Amihizam gave no explanation why it took the police bomb unit about two hours to arrive at the scene.
Lucky for everyone, the IED did not explode. If it had exploded, the Inspector-General of Police will surely have much to explain for the “delay” in response to the bomb threat.
What were the cops doing after Siti made a distress call to the police at about 1pm but the bomb unit only arrived at about 3pm.
Do they (the police) think they are playing cops and robbers like children?
No News Is Bad News reproduces below related news reports on the “explosive” attempt on Siti’s:
Objects under Siti’s car believed to be IED, say cops
The area in Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, was immediately cordoned off after Siti Kasim called the cops.
FMT Reporters - 21 Jul 2023, 5:18pm
Two suspicious objects were found attached to the suspension of one of the rear tyres of Siti Kasim’s car when she took it to the workshop for a routine service.
PETALING JAYA: The two suspicious objects found underneath lawyer-activist Siti Kasim’s car are believed to be an improvised explosive device (IED), say cops.
Brickfields police chief Amihizam Abdul Shukor said the area in Jalan Maarof, Bangsar was immediately cordoned off after Siti called the cops over the matter while a bomb squad and personnel from the fire and rescue department were also present at the scene.
“The two plastic bottles placed near the rear tyres are believed to be a type of IED,” he said, according to Kosmo.
Amihizam said the objects were safely extracted from the vehicle and had been taken to the forensics unit for further analysis.
Earlier, Siti said she was alerted to two suspicious objects underneath her car after she sent it to a workshop in Kuala Lumpur.
She posted a video on Facebook of what looked like plastic water bottles that were attached to the suspension of her car. She said: “It looks like a bomb”.
A bomb squad arrived at about 3pm. Siti has since lodged a police report.
Siti Kasim says she hopes perpetrators will be caught soon
Friday, 21 Jul 2023
7:21 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR: Lawyer Siti Kasim says she hopes that those responsible for strapping a bomb to her car will be caught soon.
In a Facebook Live session, she said police are working hard on the investigation.
"Kuala Lumpur police chief (Comm Datuk Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain) also went to the scene and assured me that the police would give it their all," she said.
"I don't know why some people think that by killing me, everything will be quiet or maybe it was just to set an example.
"Anything I have said all along is for the good of our country," she said.
Siti also thanked all her well-wishers.
"I don't want to be upset over this but it is upsetting," she said while on the verge of tears.
"The police also checked my car and tested how the culprit managed to hook the bottles to the bottom despite it being lowered," she said, adding that she still has to provide her statement.
Cops believe object found under Siti Kasim's car is a bomb
Friday, 21 Jul 2023
5:10 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR: Two bottles filled with wires that were discovered behind the rear tyre of lawyer Siti Kasim's car are believed to be improvised explosive devices (IED), says Asst Comm Amihizam Abdul Shukor.
The Brickfields OCPD said police received the distress call at 12.58pm.
"We immediately dispatched the Bomb Squad while the Fire and Rescue Department was also on hand to assist.
"The Bomb Squad managed to dispose of both bottles believed to be an IED," he told reporters at the scene on Friday (July 21).
He said both bottles will be sent to experts for further analysis.
"We will conduct further checks to discover whether the device was active or not.
"Experts need to analyse both explosive devices further," he said.
ACP Amihizam said police had to cordon off the area around Jalan Maarof in Bangsar and divert traffic for the safety of the public.
"We will open all routes once the police operation is concluded," he said.
Asked whether Siti had received any threats, ACP Amihizam said the police would conduct further investigation on the matter.
"We have not recorded her statement but verbally, we discovered she did not have any enemies.
"However, we will investigate," he said
It was reported that Siti claimed there was an attempt on her life after a suspicious object was discovered underneath her car while it was being serviced at a workshop in Bangsar.
In a Facebook Live session, the activist said she feared the object could have been a bomb as wires could be seen in the object.
She said she contacted the police upon discovering the object.
"I sent my car for service as I wanted to drive to Kelantan for an Orang Asli case on Sunday.
"After I dropped off my car, I went for lunch. Suddenly, my mechanic called me and informed me of the object beneath my car," she said.
Siti was thankful that she had sent her car for service, otherwise she would not have discovered the object.
Friday, 21 July 2023
Siti alleges cops slow to react to a bomb threat
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Siti alleges cops slow to react to a bomb threat
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21, 2023: Lawyer-activist Siti Kasim has alleged on a Facebook post that police took more than 10 minutes to react to a bomb threat she reported today.
“I reported the threat to police at 1pm. Ten minutes after, they are still not here,” she said.
Police must respond to assure the pubic that it gives top priority to public safety and bomb threats.
It must explain what time did they received Siti’s distress call and what time exactly did the police arrive at the scene (a car workshop).
Was the response time reasonable, given the federal capital’s notorious traffic jams?
Whether the two plastic bottles, fitted at the bottom and back of a rear tyre, was a bomb or not is immaterial.
A bomb threat is not to be treated lightly by the police and what were the two suspicious objects?
Were the homemade objects a device to cause an accident?
A public explanation from the police is in order.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below a Free Malaysia Today (FMT) on the incident:
Cops acting on alleged ‘bomb threat’ against Siti Kasim
Lawyer-activist calls the police after her mechanic called to say he found two suspicious objects attached to the bottom of her car.
Elill Easwaran - 21 Jul 2023, 3:10pm
Lawyer-activist Siti Kasim said she took her car to the workshop and mechanics found something that ‘looks like a bomb’.
PETALING JAYA: Police are investigating an alleged bomb threat against Siti Kassim at a workshop in Kuala Lumpur.
The lawyer and social activist told FMT that she is currently waiting for the bomb squad to arrive before lodging a police report.
“I am still waiting for the bomb squad to arrive here at the workshop. As of now, the police have sealed the area and I haven’t had the time to lodge a report.
“I am still waiting for the bomb squad to come and confirm the matter,” she said, without mentioning the location of the workshop.
Earlier, she posted a video on Facebook, showing two objects, which looked like plastic water bottles, that were attached to the suspension of her car. She said: “It looks like a bomb”.
MALAYSIA
[UPDATED] Cops probing into alleged bomb threat against Siti Kasim
Object reportedly found under lawyer’s car
Updated 50 minutes ago · Published on 21 Jul 2023 3:35PM
Siti Kasim says she is now waiting for the bomb squad to arrive before she lodges a report on the suspicious object found under her car. – Screen grab pic, July 21, 2023KUALA LUMPUR – Police are currently investigating an alleged bomb threat against lawyer and activist Siti Kasim at a workshop here.
According to her Facebook post, she is now waiting for the bomb squad to arrive before she lodges a report.
She said she spotted a peculiar object near her car tyre when she was sending it for service about noon.
“There were two mineral water bottles attached to a back tyre of my car.
“At that time, the car was still at the workshop and we could do nothing about it,” she said.
She said she had since called police and informed them of a potential bomb threat.
She said she wanted to service her car, as she was heading to Kelantan to settle an Orang Asli issue there.
“I was informed by the workshop (of the matter) and was also sent pictures of the object.
“Police have since arrived, and everyone in the area has been asked to clear off,” she said.
Police are now still inspecting the car. – The Vibes, July 21, 2023
Siti Kasim: I won’t be afraid to do what’s right for the rakyat
Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: The Batu seat, with 10 candidates in the fray, will really be a free-for-all in GE15, but lawyer-turned-politician Siti Kasim (pic) believes she would be a good choice because she does not have to toe any party line.
The Independent candidate said she could offer a different perspective, having a proven track record of fighting for people’s rights.
“I really feel Batu residents are able to judge who can offer knowledge and services,” she said.
“I have a track record of over 10 years. I have been consistent in my stand, and in my actions for the oppressed and against the authorities.
“I will not be afraid to do what is right for constituents. Batu voters ought to look at the person and their background (before deciding).
“If P. Prabakaran (of Pakatan Harapan) is better, then vote for him. If (ex-PKR leader turned Independent) Tian Chua is better, vote for him.”
Asked how she saw herself in the contest, she said: “I am just another competitor, another person who is offering herself as a candidate.”
Her manifesto centres on the separation of religion from government. She believes the subject will resonate with voters in the constituency, which has a majority of non-Malay voters.
“I am not against religion. What I am saying is that we don’t want politicians to be using religion as their political tool and rhetoric.”
Siti said being an Independent also gives her the freedom to voice out on any issues without having to obey party leaders on what can be said and what cannot be said.
She said she would also provide legal avenues for residents of Batu and hold classes to educate them on their rights.
“Many people do not know their rights,” said the 59-year-old known as an activist for Orang Asli and Orang Asal rights.
While she is Pakatan Harapan-friendly, she has no plans to join the coalition.
“If there’s any policy I disagree with, I will say I disagree,” she said, adding she would support Barisan Nasional or Perikatan Nasional if they came up with the right policies.
“I want what’s good for the rakyat,” said Siti.
Apart from Prabakaran and Tian Chua, Siti will be up against MIC’s Datuk A. Kohilan Pillay from Barisan, Perikatan’s Azhar Yahya (PAS), Pejuang’s Wan Azliana Wan Adnan, Warisan’s P. Naganathan, and Parti Rakyat Malaysia’s Zulkifli Abd Fatah.
Independents Nur Fathiah Syazwana and Too Cheng Huat are also contesting the seat.
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