The Housing and Local Government Ministry is leaving it to the family of the late Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim to take civil action against the police over their alleged negligence to prevent incidents that led to the firefighter's death.
Deputy Minister Ismail Abd Muttalib said Adib's family has the right to justice for the death of the firefighter.
"Adib's family did not meet me, it's just that they (family) and the people want justice for Adib. We do not know the cause of death, that's why we need to see that justice is served," he told reporters after visiting the Meru Raya Fire and Rescue Station in Ipoh today.
Last Friday, the media reported that Adib's family was planning to claim compensation from the police for their alleged negligence and failure to prevent the death of the 24-year-old firefighter on Dec 17, 2018, after he sustained serious injuries during a commotion at the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in USJ 25, Subang Jaya.
On Sept 27 last year, the Shah Alam Coroner's Court ruled that the firefighter’s death was the result of a crime committed by more than two or more unknown persons.
On whether the ministry would give its support to any decision taken by Adib's family, Ismail said the ministry would leave the matter for legislative consideration.
Meanwhile, asked on the ministry's proposal to increase the allowance for auxiliary firefighters, he said the matter had been discussed at the ministry level.
Without disclosing the outcome of the discussion, Ismail said the increase in allowance was timely because, with eight working hours per day, auxiliary firefighters provided their services at a cost of only RM6 per hour.
Others such as police volunteer reserve and People's Volunteer Corps (Rela) personnel get an allowance of RM8 per hour, he added.
"It is the ministry's responsibility to protect the welfare of the auxiliary firefighters," he said.
- Bernama
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