MACC’s Ahmad Said insults Teoh Beng Hock

LKS:

Denying that the mysterious death of DAP political aide Teoh Beng Hock at the MACC headquarters at Plaza Masalam, Shah Alam on July 16, 2009 had attributed to his early retirement, Ahmad said:

“Teoh Beng Hock’s case is nothing. It is a very small case. We have handled much bigger cases.’’

Really?

That’s strange, I don’t seem to [...]

Death sentence: Time for Sirul and Azilah to tell the truth? / Kugan still faces injustice!! (updated)

Updated: see Malik Imtiaz’s insightful comment re: motive and prosecution oddities. Thanks bro!

I agree with the majority who still raise the two most burning questions:

1. What was their motive?
2. Could they possibly have acted without instructions?

That two relatively low ranking policemen could decide not only to murder but to blow up a woman of their [...]

A. Kugan: Horrifying pictures depict latest victim of police brutality/murder?

The Star:

Kugan, who was detained on Jan 15 on suspicion of being involved in stealing luxury cars in Sungai Chua, Kajang, and was brought to the Taipan police station on Tuesday where he suddenly collapsed and died while being questioned.

He had asked for a glass of water and threw up after drinking, then collapsed. The [...]

X-Files: Justice for Solomon, Prabakar, Altantuya, and Sujatha

I wanted to quickly highlight a few developments of late.

17 yr old C Solomon was arrested at the same time as B Prabakar, on the 23rd of December. The police allegedly scalded Prabakar with boiling hot water, in addition to other torture while in police detention:

His colleague Solomon may have faced the same [...]

Police beat up Jerit supporter at Parliament? (updated)

Update 6pm: From Suaram –

Tamilchelvan A/L Masilamani who was arrested this morning at the House of Parliament has been released on police bail around 4.10pm. He was charged under section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing public servant in discharge of his public function.

He is now getting medical treatment at a general hospital [...]

Uthayakumar prevented from visiting hospitalised mother? Plus: Bersih-style Anti-ISA mass rally in March?

Pre-script: Speaking of ISA detainees, I just found out that Gerakan Mansuh ISA might be organising a mass rally (ala Bersih?) for next March (what interesting timing!). Anwar, Hadi Awang and Kit Siang will be speaking at a rally to launch the campaign, November 23rd, 9pm, Dataran MPAJ, Pandan Indah.

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If the following statement [...]

Paula Khoo’s Arrest: Nationwide Intimidation Against Peaceful Vigils (Updated Sunday morning)

Update 16/11 am – Thank goodness, Paula is out. Reading her account brought back memories. I think Lucia will also be posting an account. I’m relieved, but still composing possible narratives for what is going on around the country. Maybe more after tonight.

It seems that every time I go for a wedding, the police [...]

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