Mystery note delay: Conspiracy at play?

The delay in the tendering of a 'mystery note' to the inquest on Teoh Beng Hock's death has reinforced public perception of a conspiracy at play, said Social Care Foundation chairperson Robert Phang."In this context, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is definitely a victim of circumstances," said Phang (left), who is also the commission's Corruption Consultative and Advisory Panel member.

In a statement today, Phang argued that the seven-month delay in tendering the document has not only raised doubts about the authenticity of the note, but the credibility of the Attorney-General's (AG) Chambers and the police are also now in question."It also shows gross display of sloppy work by the police and the AG. Both should brush up their work," he said."They have also further damaged the image and credibility of the MACC as the public perception on the 'newfound evidence' is that evidence had been suppressed."

'AG, IO should take the rap'

 

He said the government should take disciplinary action against the investigating officer and AG Abdul Gani Patail for bringing disrepute to the inquest."The way the investigation is being handled by the authorities, namely the AG's Chambers and the police, has again (dented) the credibility and integrity of the judicial system which will affect foreign investors," he said.

On Aug 9, the AG's Chambers had tried to tender the note as evidence at the inquest, prompting an outcry from lawyers for Teoh's family.

The family has disputed the veracity of the note, claiming that the signature on the note was not Teoh's.According to a statement by the AG's Chambers the same day, the note was found two months after Teoh's death.It was claimed that the police were unaware of the importance of the note initially, as it was handwritten in Chinese and Roman characters.

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