Press Statement by Lim Guan Eng in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, 10^th June 2009: 

The DAP condemns the molotov cocktail attack on the house of Sarawak DAP secretary Saudara Chong Chieng Jen yesterday 

We condemn this attack in the strongest possible term and we demand that stern action be taken against the culprit(s). This irresponsible act must never be condoned.

Such an unprovoked act of violence must also be condemned by all parties as this desperate act has no place in our culture and tradition.

We are relieved to know that Saudara Chong who is also the Member of Parliament for Bandar Kuching and Kota Sentosa state assemblyman and his family were unhurt in the attack.

We want the police to investigate this case seriously and to bring the culprit(s) to justice. The police should do their best to prevent crime and to protect the people. That is their main duty and obligation to the rakyat; and nothing else is more important than making people feel safe in their own home.

The police must also seriously look into the statement by Saudara Chong that the attack could be politically motivated.

We also applaud Saudara Chong’s determination to continue voicing his opinions and views and to fight for the rights of the people despite such a violent attack. DAP will not be intimidated by such a desperate attempt.

* Lim Guan Eng, DAP Secretary-General & Penang Chief Minister; Member of Parliament for Bagan