themalaysianinsider.comBy Syed Jaymal Zahiid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin wants the government to set up a royal commission to probe the death of Teoh Beng Hock, saying it's the best way to clear the name of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
Teoh, a political secretary to Sri Kembangan DAP state assemblyman Ean Yong Hian Wah, fell to his death yesterday at the MACC's office in Shah Alam.
He was there two days ago to facilitate investigations into the alleged misuse of public funds by Pakatan Rakyat assemblymen.
"Because of the context of which the incident took place, I urge the government to set up a royal commission to probe the death of Teoh," said Khairy in his latest blog post.
"This objective is also important to cleanse off any ill-thoughts towards the MACC, hence protecting the reputation of the institution," he added.
Khairy, who is also the MP for Rembau, said Teoh's death was a shock and expressed condolences to the family and those close to the deceased.
Regardless of Teoh's political affiliation, the Umno Youth chief said his death should not be politicised.
"A tragedy has occurred and a life was lost in this incident and that is how we should perceive it," said Khairy.
Opposition leaders, of course, do not share the Rembau MP's views, putting the blame for Teoh's death squarely on the MACC. Some have even claimed foul play behind the incident.
Selangor police, however, yesterday said investigations have so far showed no signs of foul play.
Khairy urged people not to worsen the situation by speculating and pointing fingers.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin wants the government to set up a royal commission to probe the death of Teoh Beng Hock, saying it's the best way to clear the name of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
Teoh, a political secretary to Sri Kembangan DAP state assemblyman Ean Yong Hian Wah, fell to his death yesterday at the MACC's office in Shah Alam.
He was there two days ago to facilitate investigations into the alleged misuse of public funds by Pakatan Rakyat assemblymen.
"Because of the context of which the incident took place, I urge the government to set up a royal commission to probe the death of Teoh," said Khairy in his latest blog post.
"This objective is also important to cleanse off any ill-thoughts towards the MACC, hence protecting the reputation of the institution," he added.
Khairy, who is also the MP for Rembau, said Teoh's death was a shock and expressed condolences to the family and those close to the deceased.
Regardless of Teoh's political affiliation, the Umno Youth chief said his death should not be politicised.
"A tragedy has occurred and a life was lost in this incident and that is how we should perceive it," said Khairy.
Opposition leaders, of course, do not share the Rembau MP's views, putting the blame for Teoh's death squarely on the MACC. Some have even claimed foul play behind the incident.
Selangor police, however, yesterday said investigations have so far showed no signs of foul play.
Khairy urged people not to worsen the situation by speculating and pointing fingers.
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