Teoh family reciprocates DAP leaders’ bow, thanks supporters

 The family of the late political aide thanks those who have stood with them for their unwavering solidarity.

The family of Teoh Beng Hock and members of the Teoh Beng Hock Association for Democratic Advancement bowing at a public memorial to Teoh Beng Hock organised by the association.

KUALA LUMPUR:

 The family of the late Teoh Beng Hock bowed tonight in response to a public apology by DAP leaders on Friday.

Beng Hock’s parents, sister Lee Lan and members of the Teoh Beng Hock Association for Democratic Advancement (TBH-ADA) lined up and bowed at a public memorial organised by the association.

“We, the family of Teoh Beng Hock, and the TBH-ADA will return a bow of courtesy.

“We bow to every individual, every organisation, every party and person who have stood with us in this long struggle.

“We thank you for your unwavering solidarity. We believe your support was granted not in pity or charity, but in a shared expectation of justice,” said an emcee.

The memorial marks the 16th anniversary of Beng Hock’s death.

On Thursday, DAP leaders bowed in “respect and sorrow” to the family, acknowledging they had been let down by investigations into the former political aide’s death.

DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook, vice-chairman Teo Nie Ching, Selangor DAP chief Ng Sze Han and Teoh’s former boss, Ean Yong Hian Wah, bowed for about a minute at the end of a press conference at DAP’s headquarters. - FMT

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