THE Democratic Action Party (DAP) has urged the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) to re-examine its decision to take no further action (NFA) in the case of Teoh Beng Hock’s death, questioning the absence of any prosecution despite the passage of more than 15 years since the incident.
In a joint statement issued on Sunday, DAP chairman Gobind Singh Deo and secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook stressed that the Attorney-General must reassess the basis for closing the investigation, particularly in light of past Court of Appeal findings and ongoing civil proceedings in the High Court.
“The Attorney-General, and no one else, holds the discretion to prosecute under the Federal Constitution.
“He must explain why that discretion has not been exercised in this case,” the statement read.
Their remarks follow a letter dated 30 May from Attorney-General Datuk Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar to Ramkarpal Singh, counsel for Teoh’s family, stating that there is insufficient evidence to bring charges against any individual linked to the case.
Teoh Beng Hock, a political aide to a Selangor state executive councillor, was found dead on 16 July 2009 after falling from the 14th floor of Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam, where he had been held overnight for questioning by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
DAP leaders argued that the lack of legal action despite considerable public interest and judicial findings raises serious questions about accountability.
The party reiterated its call for immediate steps to be taken to secure justice for Teoh’s family and to uphold public confidence in the rule of law.
“We urge that prompt and meaningful action be taken to ensure justice for the family of Teoh Beng Hock, and for all Malaysians,” the statement added. - June 8, 2025
