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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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