DAP leaders bow ‘in respect, sorrow' to Beng Hock's family
KUALA LUMPUR : DAP leaders bowed 'in respect and sorrow' to the family of Teoh Beng Hock today, acknowledging that they had been let down by investigations into the former political secretary's death.
DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook, party vice-chairman Teo Nie Ching, Selangor DAP chief Ng Sze Han, and Teoh's former boss, Ean Yong Hian Wah, bowed for about 30 seconds at the end of a press conference at DAP's headquarters here.
Loke nonetheless urged Teoh's family to consider accepting the 'goodwill contribution' offered by the government over the death of the former political aide.
Loke said the offer made by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) was being directly extended by the government, since it would involve government funds.
At the press conference, Loke added that the offer came with no conditions, and that Teoh's family was free to continue pursuing justice for him.
'The government's offer of a goodwill contribution is to support the welfare and educational needs of Teoh's child. The government is prepared to fully entrust the management of the funds to Soh Cher Wei, Teoh's widow.
'In the interest of safeguarding the child's future, we sincerely hope that the Teoh family will consider accepting the contribution.
'Importantly, this support comes with no conditions. The Teoh family remains entirely free to exercise their right to speak out, including continuing to pursue justice for Teoh through any form of public advocacy,' said Loke.
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