The Attorney General should stop giving excuses and direct the arrest of those responsible for Teoh Beng Hock’s death without further delay.
Last Friday, the Court of Appeal in a strong judgment made it clear that Beng Hock’s death was caused by persons unknown, including officers of the MACC who were involved in his arrest and investigations.
Surely the findings of the court in itself, including references to pre-fall injuries, justify arrests and applications for remand in furtherance of investigations of those concerned.
So they should tell us, have there been any action or arrests until now and if not, why not?
It has been 5 years and more since the death of Teoh Beng Hock. The AG himself of all people should know that delays in any criminal trial would impact on the quality of evidence which would be led in court. So he should not delay matters further.
He is also reported to have said that suspicion however strong is not enough to support a conviction. This, we all know.
But he should let a court decide whether or not the evidence, in particular the circumstantial evidence in this case is sufficient to support a conviction.
With respect, the AG and his chambers should not continue to defend the indefensible in light of the judgment of the Court of Appeal.