It’s been more than a decade since Teoh Beng Hock’s passing. We are of course talking about the political aide to an elected rep from the DAP, who was found dead after overnight questioning by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in 2009, sparking public outrage and ongoing allegations of foul play.
It’s been 16 years, yet justice has not been served. Last week, the MACC issued a public apology to Teoh’s family. This was followed by a public apology by the DAP.
But rather than healing old wounds, it reignited longstanding questions – about accountability, institutional reform, the state of our democracy and the ability of political parties who promised change to actually make change when in power.
BFM speaks to Dr Khoo Ying Hooi, an associate professor of international relations and human rights at the University of Malaya. She recently wrote an article titled ‘A week where apologies fell flat and lawyers walked’. We reflect on where we are today as a country, in terms of fighting for justice and protecting democracy.
Presented and produced by: Dashran Yohan/BFM
AGENDA RAKYAT - Lima perkara utama
- Tegakkan maruah serta kualiti kehidupan rakyat
- Galakkan pembangunan saksama, lestari serta tangani krisis alam sekitar
- Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
- Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
- Lawan rasuah dan kronisme
