DAP to AG: Drop the excuses, arrest the culprits now

Gobind Singh says MACC officers implicated in Teoh Beng Hock’s death must be hauled up immediately.

PETALING JAYA – DAP’s National Legal Bureau Chairman, Gobind Singh Deo had stern words for the Attorney-General saying he must arrest those responsible for Teoh Beng Hock’s death now.

In a statement he said, “…stop giving excuses and direct the arrest of those responsible for Teoh Beng Hock’s death without further delay”.

He expressed his disappointment saying, “They (AG Chambers) should tell us, have there been any action or arrests until now and if not, why not?”

He said a sense of urgency was needed since the case was already over five years old.

Gobind said, “The AG himself of all people should know that delays in any criminal trial would impact the quality of evidence which would be led in court. So he should not delay matters further.”

Gobind, who is also MP for Puchong said the AG’s statement that “suspicion however strong is not enough to support a conviction” was common knowledge and that he should instead let the evidence speak for itself.

Gobind said, “He (AG) should let a court decide whether or not the evidence, in particular the circumstantial evidence in this case is sufficient to support a conviction.”

He added, “With respect, the AG and his chambers should not continue to defend the indefensible in light of the judgment of the Court of Appeal.”

The Court of Appeal ruled last Friday that Teoh Beng Hock’s death was caused by persons unknown, including officers of the MACC (Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission) who were involved in his arrest and investigations.