The family of late firefighter Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim has confirmed that they have received RM1.5 million in the form of an ex-gratia compensation payment from the federal government.
The matter was confirmed by Adib's father, Mohd Kassim Abdul Hamid when contacted by Malaysiakini today.
However, he said, the family is still demanding that the investigation into his son’s case persist and justice is served.
“Yes, we have received compensation, but we still demand that justice be done,” he said.
When asked how the family plans to use the compensation money, Kassim said they would use it as best they could.
“God willing, we will find the best possible use for the compensation,” he said briefly while thanking the government.
Yesterday, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob told the Umno general assembly that the government paid an RM1.5 million ex-gratia compensation to Adib’s family on Nov 29 last year.
Adib died at the National Heart Institute on Dec 17, 2018, after succumbing to injuries sustained while on duty during riots near the Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Subang Jaya, Selangor about a month prior.
In September 2020, coroner Rofiah Mohamad ruled that Adib’s death was a criminal act perpetrated by two or three unidentified assailants during a riot outside the temple last November.
However, investigators have yet to be able to identify the alleged perpetrators.
On Oct 9, Ismail Sabri announced that an expert committee had been formed to look into Adib's death.
Ismail Sabri also announced a special committee to examine the revelations about the case made by former attorney-general Tommy Thomas in his book.
He said the special task force was taking action, including calling the parties involved. - Mkini
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