AG must tell why murder suspect is not charged
Ng Boon HooiPublished: Jan 31, 2001 4:51 AM | Updated: Jan 29, 2008 10:21 AM
The Attorney-General must explain to the public why the suspect in a murder case in Seremban two weeks ago is not being charged in court, said an opposition leader.
DAP secretary-general Kerk Kim Hock said that the killing of car spare parts dealer Seow Nam Keong on Jan 14, has become an issue of public concern as the suspect, a prominent businessman and son of a tycoon, was granted a bail of RM100,000 under two sureties at the magistrates court two days ago.
Negeri Sembilan CID Chief Asst Comm Kamarulzaman Itam said in The Star on Sunday that the bail was granted as directed by the Attorney-General's Chambers.
In protest, Kerk said, "A life was lost and yet the suspect has been released on bail. To the public, this looks most unfair."
He added, "The family of the victim felt they had been dealt with a serious injustice with the release of the suspect on bail."
Seow, 27, was shot in the neck, allegedly over a parking dispute in front of a pub in Taman Thivy Jaya, Rasah, on Jan 14.
Kerk stressed that there was clear evidence in the case as, according to The Sun's report on Jan 15, Seremban OCPD Asst Commissioner Mak Chee Onn had confirmed finding the shell of a bullet and a knife at the scene.
He also called on the police to brief the public on how investigations into the case are progressing.
Doubts
Teng Chang Khim, DAP state assembly representative for Bandar Klang, said the release of the suspect without being charged is not in accordance with how the Attorney-General's office works.
"A case that has a murder element will normally be handled cautiously, and the suspect charged under Penal Code Section 302," Teng said.
The release of the suspect pending further police investigation has raised doubts in the public as to whether the police perform their duties without fear or favour, he said.
Sin Chew Jit Poh today reported Negeri Sembilan CPO Amiruddin Embi SAC I as saying that the police have yet to finalise their report before submitting it to the Attorney-General's Chambers.
Replying to the press on whether the suspect's gun licence had been revoked, Amiruddin merely said that the pistol found at the murder scene is being kept by the police as evidence.
However, Teng says that answer is not good enough as the public is still unsure whether the suspect still has the licence to carry a pistol.
"If the suspect is still holding the licence, he can obtain or apply for a new gun, which will be a source of worry for the public," he said.
DAP secretary-general Kerk Kim Hock said that the killing of car spare parts dealer Seow Nam Keong on Jan 14, has become an issue of public concern as the suspect, a prominent businessman and son of a tycoon, was granted a bail of RM100,000 under two sureties at the magistrates court two days ago.
Negeri Sembilan CID Chief Asst Comm Kamarulzaman Itam said in The Star on Sunday that the bail was granted as directed by the Attorney-General's Chambers.
In protest, Kerk said, "A life was lost and yet the suspect has been released on bail. To the public, this looks most unfair."
He added, "The family of the victim felt they had been dealt with a serious injustice with the release of the suspect on bail."
Seow, 27, was shot in the neck, allegedly over a parking dispute in front of a pub in Taman Thivy Jaya, Rasah, on Jan 14.
Kerk stressed that there was clear evidence in the case as, according to The Sun's report on Jan 15, Seremban OCPD Asst Commissioner Mak Chee Onn had confirmed finding the shell of a bullet and a knife at the scene.
He also called on the police to brief the public on how investigations into the case are progressing.
Doubts
Teng Chang Khim, DAP state assembly representative for Bandar Klang, said the release of the suspect without being charged is not in accordance with how the Attorney-General's office works.
"A case that has a murder element will normally be handled cautiously, and the suspect charged under Penal Code Section 302," Teng said.
The release of the suspect pending further police investigation has raised doubts in the public as to whether the police perform their duties without fear or favour, he said.
Sin Chew Jit Poh today reported Negeri Sembilan CPO Amiruddin Embi SAC I as saying that the police have yet to finalise their report before submitting it to the Attorney-General's Chambers.
Replying to the press on whether the suspect's gun licence had been revoked, Amiruddin merely said that the pistol found at the murder scene is being kept by the police as evidence.
However, Teng says that answer is not good enough as the public is still unsure whether the suspect still has the licence to carry a pistol.
"If the suspect is still holding the licence, he can obtain or apply for a new gun, which will be a source of worry for the public," he said.
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