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Loke and DAP senior leaders finally found their tongues to speak up on Teoh’s death … but that’s all!
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17. 2025: Sixteen years after Teoh Beng Hock was found dead in the MACC office building while in custody, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) issued an apology to Teoh’s family.
Is the apology really sincere or just a publicity stunt to repair the MACC’s image?
Till today, no one in the MACC seems to know what happened to Teoh while under custody. Isn’t that absurd and moronic?
Was Teoh in custody but allowed to roam freely (who knows) in the MACC office without anyone under watch?
And after a long silence, senior DAP leaders, led by secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook, finally found their tongues to speak on Teoh’s death.
But that is all Loke and his boot-lickers did. Talk and just talk.
There was no call or demand for those responsible for Teoh’s death to be hauled up to face justice.
Loke said this: “We welcome the MACC’s public apology for the death of Teoh in 2009 as it is long overdue.”
Are Malaysians as moronic as Loke that they need to be told that the apology is long overdue?
It sure looks like a publicity stunt to repair the irreparable image of DAP and MACC.
And Teoh’s family have rightly seen through the insincere and publicity stunt, and rejected the MACC’s apology and offer to aide Teoh’s family and teenage son.
Sadly, it appears that the DAP cares a damn for its members, dead or alive. Those responsible for Teoh’s death are secondary or not important.
Their positions in the Government overrides everything else, including ethics and integrity.
The MCA 2.0 (DAP) is really upstaging MCA as boot-lickers in the Government.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below news reports on the issues:
MACC apology long overdue but doesn’t mean case closed, says Loke
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The DAP secretary-general says MACC is acknowledging some responsibility since Teoh Beng Hock died in its custody.
KUALA LUMPUR: DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook today welcomed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) public apology for the death of Teoh Beng Hock in 2009, describing it as long overdue.
Loke said MACC’s apology was an acknowledgement of some level of responsibility for Teoh’s death and did not mean that the case was closed.
When asked if he viewed it as an admission of guilt, the minister said: “I will let MACC answer that.
“This has been outstanding for far too long. This is the first time MACC has made a public apology, and I think that’s the least they can do.
“It’s a responsibility that MACC has acknowledged – that Teoh died in their custody. That fact has been admitted by (MACC chief) Azam Baki, and that’s why the public apology was made.
“Like I said, the public apology is long overdue. But that doesn’t mean the case is closed. Other authorities, like the police, should continue to investigate,” he told reporters in a press conference at DAP’s headquarters here.
When asked what DAP was doing to pursue justice for Teoh, Loke said the party had always remained consistent in supporting Teoh’s family, especially through legal avenues.
“DAP has always provided legal support. At all times, their lawyer was Ramkarpal Singh, who is a DAP leader and part of our legal team. So I want to make it clear that DAP has always supported the family.
“We will continue to provide legal assistance whenever needed,” he said.
The Seremban MP also reiterated that the goodwill contribution being offered by the government via MACC “does not in any way mean that the case is closed”.
“The case remains unresolved and open,” he said.
Teoh died on July 16, 2009, at the fifth floor of Plaza Masalam, Shah Alam, after being questioned for hours by MACC at its Selangor office.
An inquest into his death was held and the coroner returned an open verdict. However, the Court of Appeal in 2014 ruled that Teoh’s death was caused by “one or more persons unknown”, including MACC officers.
Multiple investigations were launched into the case, including one for wrongful confinement by police in 2019, but they were all classified as “no further action”.
Azam offered the goodwill contribution yesterday as a “gesture of compassion”, acknowledging that the incident had caused prolonged pain and suffering to Teoh’s family.
The family rejected Azam’s apology and offer, describing them as a publicity stunt.
DAP leaders bow ‘in respect, sorrow’ to Beng Hock’s family
DAP urges the family to consider accepting Putrajaya’s ‘goodwill contribution’, saying it comes with no conditions and is for the needs of Teoh Beng Hock’s child.
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2025/07/17/dap-leaders-bow-in-in-respect-sorrow-to-teohs-family DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook, Selangor DAP chief Ng Sze Han, party vice-chairman Teo Nie Ching, and Teoh Beng Hock’s former boss, Ean Yong Hian Wah, bowing after a press conference today.
KUALA LUMPUR: DAP leaders bowed “in respect and sorrow” to the family of Teoh Beng Hock today, acknowledging that they had been let down by investigations into the former political secretary’s death.
DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook, party vice-chairman Teo Nie Ching, Selangor DAP chief Ng Sze Han, and Teoh’s former boss, Ean Yong Hian Wah, bowed for about 30 seconds at the end of a press conference at DAP’s headquarters here.
Loke nonetheless urged Teoh’s family to consider accepting the “goodwill contribution” offered by the government over the death of the former political aide.
Loke said the offer made by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) was being directly extended by the government, since it would involve government funds.
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At the press conference, Loke added that the offer came with no conditions, and that Teoh’s family was free to continue pursuing justice for him.
“The government’s offer of a goodwill contribution is to support the welfare and educational needs of Teoh’s child. The government is prepared to fully entrust the management of the funds to Soh Cher Wei, Teoh’s widow.
“In the interest of safeguarding the child’s future, we sincerely hope that the Teoh family will consider accepting the contribution.
“Importantly, this support comes with no conditions. The Teoh family remains entirely free to exercise their right to speak out, including continuing to pursue justice for Teoh through any form of public advocacy,” said Loke.
Loke, the transport minister, said DAP had always been and remained committed to pursuing the truth behind Teoh’s death “based on legal principles”.
He also acknowledged the family’s disappointment that no one had yet been charged with killing Teoh, saying “DAP fully understands”.
He said DAP was ready to provide the family with full legal support at any time, or if new evidence in Teoh’s death were to surface.
“As the investigation remains incomplete and the results have yet to meet the expectations of Teoh’s family, DAP bows deeply to Teoh’s family in respect and sorrow,” he said.
MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki offered the goodwill contribution to Teoh’s family yesterday as a “gesture of compassion” over his death, which occurred 16 years ago.
Azam also apologised to the family for their pain and suffering over the years.
The family however rejected Azam’s offer and apology, describing them as insincere, impenitent, and a public relations exercise.
Loke said Azam’s apology was the first to be extended to Teoh’s family from MACC, and that it reflected the sincerity of the Madani government.
“This also shows transitional justice is demonstrated when state institutions acknowledge and reflect upon the harm they have caused in the past,” he said.
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MACC apologises to Teoh Beng Hock’s family, vows institutional reforms
Sixteen years on, anti-graft agency renews commitment to transparency and acknowledges darkest chapter in its history
Updated 23 hours ago · Published on 16 Jul 2025 2:41PM
Azam Baki describes incident as a “dark chapter” in the agency’s history while expressing deep sympathy for the family’s prolonged suffering - July 16, 2025
THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has issued a formal apology to the family of the late Teoh Beng Hock, while reaffirming its commitment to institutional reform and transparency in conjunction with the 16th anniversary of his death.
Describing the incident as a “dark chapter” in the agency’s history, MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki expressed deep sympathy for the family’s prolonged suffering.
“Although the latest police investigation classified as ‘No Further Action’ (NFA) by the Attorney General’s Chambers did not find sufficient evidence against any individual, the MACC takes the matter seriously,” he said in a statement today.
“This incident had a profound impact not only on the family of the deceased but also on the entire MACC and the nation. On behalf of the commission, I extend my heartfelt sympathy and apologise to the family for the anguish they have endured over these 16 years.”
Azam said the MACC acknowledges all investigations and findings related to the case — including the 2011 Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI), the 2014 Court of Appeal ruling, and the most recent probe by the police.
In response to the tragedy, the commission has since implemented a series of reforms to address procedural weaknesses and rebuild public confidence.
Among these changes are the establishment of Video Interview Rooms (VIR) to record statements from witnesses, suspects, and detainees, as well as improvements to witness interview rooms for greater transparency and accessibility.
The commission has also expanded the use of high-resolution closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems at strategic locations within its premises, installed safety grilles in line with regulatory standards, and introduced body-worn cameras for officers during investigations.
On the procedural front, MACC has adopted the UK-derived PEACE interview model (Planning, Engage, Account, Closure, Evaluation), adapted locally as MACC PEACE, which prioritises both investigative effectiveness and the safety of interviewees.
Azam further noted that the government had previously paid RM600,000 in compensation to Teoh’s family, along with RM60,000 in legal costs under the Civil Law Act 1956 as full settlement.
“As a gesture of compassion, MACC is also prepared to provide a goodwill contribution to the family, specifically for welfare and the education expenses of Teoh’s child. The exact amount will be determined in due course,” he said.
Azam stressed that the MACC remains committed to institutional integrity, transparency, and the protection of individual rights throughout the investigative process.
“We will continue to ensure that the rights and welfare of all individuals assisting with investigations are safeguarded in accordance with principles of justice and accountability,” he said. - July 16, 2025
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