MACC SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR TEO BENG HOCK’S DEATH

Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) is shocked to hear about the death of DAP exco, Ean Yong Hian Wah’s political secretary, Teo Beng Hock at the building beside the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Selangor headquarters in Shah Alam.

Since Teo was was taken to the MACC headquarters for questioning, it is very clear that he was under the custody of the MACC. It is therefore clear that MACC is responsible for the death of Teo as it failed to safeguard him. MACC must now face the facts and be held responsible. This is not the first case of abuse by MACC/ACA as SUARAM has recorded previous incidents of torture under MACC/ACA custody.

We wish our heartfelt condolences to the family of Teo Beng Hock. PSM calls for an independent public inquiry on his death and demands that those responsible to be prosecuted.

S.Arutchelvan
Secretary General