Below is the full text of the press statement issued by Yang Berkhidmat Elizabeth Wong today
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Death in Custody in DUN Bukit Lanjan
It is with grave concern that yet another person has been found dead in police custody in Selangor, this time in my constituency of Bukit Lanjan.
Mr. A. Ghana Prakasom Anthony, a resident of Damansara Damai was found dead at the Sri Damansara Police Station at 8.06 am on Sunday, 14 June 2009. He leaves behind a wife and 6 children. He was arrested on Wednesday, 10 June 2009 .
The deceased’s wife was able to see him on Friday, 12 June 2009. During her visit, A. Ghana informed her that he had complained the magistrate who heard his remand that he was beaten in police custody. Further, his wife reported to me that her husband had a bruised right eye during her visit.
Ghana’s wife was then informed by the police that her husband was expected to be released on Monday without charges. Thus, it is shocking that a day before he is due for release, he was found dead in the lockup.
It is immaterial whether the suspect has a police record or not; a suspect is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. One expects the police to be fully responsible for the well-being and fair treatment of suspects while being in their custody.
I urge the Minister for Home Affairs to investigate this case thoroughly, without favour or fear, and for all police officers on duty during the days when A. Ghana had reported he was beaten in the lockup, leading to his demise, to be suspended pending the investigation.
I urge for a Royal Commission of Inquiry on Deaths in Police Custody to be formed, for the numbers of persons dying in police custody is a matter of national concern.
I join my fellow Members of Parliament and State Assemblymen in urging for the formation of the Independent Police Complaint and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) and a coroner’s court to arrest this problem. It is our collective wish that after this tragic incident, no other person would enter into a police lockup and come out in a body bag.
The People's Parliament 
Malaysia Boleh
June 15, 2009
nothing will change unless changes happened at federal level.
Antares
June 15, 2009
1Malaysia under the crime sinistership of the same man who swore on a Koran that he “never met that Mongolian woman”… pussywhipped by a universally detested witch who has been publicly accused of intimate complicity in the most gruesome murder in Malaysian history… people, we are already living in a political Twilight Zone where people get arrested for trying to deliver birthday cakes to the CM and for being fashionably attired in black and MPs can get thrown out of parliament simply for wearing headbands! Does anyone seriously believe Najis will ever allow Musa to be sacked? As long as Musa & Gani remain in public office, these macabre goings-on will continue. LET’S FOCUS OUR COLLECTIVE WILL ON REGIME CHANGE – PREFERABLY BLOODLESS & ASAP!
Dave
June 15, 2009
Nothing will come out of it.Just the same with Kugan death.Till now there are no news pertaining to this case.The next election is coming nearer and you can expect my vote to Pakatan Raayat.
Leong Yook Kong
June 15, 2009
NOTHING CHANGES NOTHING CHANGES.
mat t
June 15, 2009
Bro the day the civil service is run by competent people nothing will change.The saying of depa buat silap bukan salah will always hold water.
ktteokt
June 15, 2009
To expect change, change the GOVERNMENT!
wandererAUS
June 15, 2009
When you have a govt that protects murderers and criminals, no fruitful outcome and real changes can be expected from the Royal matamata…. is’nt it?
Ask our Mongolian beauty who was C4-ed!
toyolbuster
June 15, 2009
Hello Sis Liz, malaysia is now officially a Police state. With the H.A.M and P.I.G who are well known racists, what chance do we have with justice. Powerful batards just have to utter the magic words “correctx3” and justice just swings towards their advantages. You guys just watch over your backs and knickers, and we shall do the necessary come GE13.
joenathan
June 15, 2009
Why is that,our PR lawmakers except for a few PR Indian lawmakers,become vocal only when an Indian get killed in the prison?Why dont they raise their concern also when the Indians complain that these PR govts aren’t doing much for them in those PR controlled states?We saw how the Selangor govt approved the RM100 million pig farm in Selangor as soon as they came to power,right?
We saw how the Perak state govt helped our Chinese brothers in Perak with regards to the land issue under Nizar at lightning speed,which is good,and I whole heartedly support that action.We saw how our Nizar govt helped those malay and orang asli community too in Perak.But threw some crumbs for some Tamil schools in Selangor,now the Kg Pala people are fighting for their (not brick bungalows but) simple wooden houses to be saved.Where are all those PR politicians who said that this tamil kampung can only be demolished over their dead body?
How come LGE as a CM is so silent?We all supported Eli when she was made a victim,but I never heard any statement from Eli with regards to these poor Indian people at all.Why suddenly now?Is it to score some brownie points?Or is she really sincere?I dont know?Pray tell me.Whatever it is,god is watching,please be truthful all you PR politicians,dont play with poor people,as their pain and sorrow will come and haunt all of you,if you fellas go back on your promises.Believe me.What are those 2 stooges namely Dr Xavier and Sivarasah doing,other than trying to justify some of the wrong doings of certain PR controlled states?Taking part in some Batu Caves gathering for the Sri Lankans,does not mean they are doing their job.Though I appreciate their concern for those poor Tamils in Sri Lanka,but they must be reminded that there are lots of problems in our on backyard that they failed to address.And please stop giving me that crap that they are not there only for the Indians,but for all races.
Go to the ground,find out their grievances,as I realized many of these PR politicians are not even aware of the real situation confronting those people,but they conveniently issue press statements.So please,think of those poor people who are desperately in need of help,remember they voted you fellas not expecting thousands or millions from all of you,but with a hope that you fellas will bring justice for them,unlike the previous govt.God Bless.
casper
June 15, 2009
Anytime anyone wants to spread head a march/walk about in solidarity for Mrs.Prakasom Anthony, please call on me.
This is so tragic, it is still open season on the Indian community. Clearly, the community Tuan’s ie Samy, Kayveas etc identify more with UMNO and Police, so think nothing about the death of a brother.
It is left to us common folks to show and exercise care and concern. Our govt continues to act like god staying aloof while remaining culpable for a series of death in custody.
My thoughts go out to all families who have lost loved one due to UMNO’s/Police inaction.
Regards Haris and all.
aca
June 15, 2009
we can talk till the cows come home.
the moronic IGP will be protected by UMNO. and he will recipocrate to ensure UMNO stays in power.To top it off, they will be covered by the IRRELEVANT IRRELEVANT IRRELEVANT judge. Exasperated, haris?
Katharina Sri (former: Noor Aza Othman)
June 15, 2009
Why are unfortunate Indian prisoners being targeted? This is completely racist! It reminds us of the ugly time when African-Americans were targeted simply because of their race and skin colour!I think this has something to do with Pakistani extremist Islamist infiltrating Malaysian Muslim mentality and Islamist groups including PAS – due to their hatred of Indian communities & India. Besides, we did not have such history before until the beginning of extremist Islamisation of Malaysia in the 1980’s, after Malaysian religious teachers were indoctrinated with violent extremist propaganda , especially by the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt!
Katharina Sri (former: Noor Aza Othman)
Germany.
Shakuntala
June 16, 2009
Nice to see and hear you in action, once again,YB Elizabeth Wong. How good of you to take up this cause, where innocent and now even elderly persons are subjected to cruelty by a handful of anger infested individuals called policemen.
It is also the wish of all Malaysians to not only stop heinous acts such as these, but also to boot out the BN in the coming GE113. That’s how angry and wild we are….they have tested the goodwill of Malaysians for far too long.
Do not the police have anything better to do, other than showing the world how macho they are. Goodness gracious the world is watching from a distance. Shame, shame nauthy shame, even the monkeys know your name!
Racism, thy name is… POLIS DIRAJA MALAYSIA.
storm62
June 16, 2009
change???…people of Malaysia????
don’t just say it…do IT, come GE13!!!
that’s for our next generation!!!
ruyom
June 16, 2009
“Racial polarisation in the country is not caused by the country vernacular school system but more by the government political, education and economic discriminative policies.” – an educationist said today.
The prime minister and all the Umno ministers will never admit that polarisation arises more out of the race-based policies and privileges one race gets over another.
Similarly, there are other areas of our daily lives where terminologies used have made us view certain practices as privileges rather than sacrifices. For instance, the bumi discount for houses.
The total sale value to the developer is still the same. It is just that the non-malay buyer is likely to be required to pay for some of the discount given to the malays.
But the longer the NEP policies continue and the greater the vehemence with which Umno politicians issue threats, terminologies will change and more people will talk about these practices or policies in words that may not sound as pleasing to the ears of the beneficiaries.
Obviously, at that point we shall probably see a new round of discriminations and disagreements. Unfortunately, as long as only weak people take on leadership roles within Umno, threats will continue, NEP policies will be sustained and corruption will prevail.
That unfortunately is the legacy we have as Malaysians.
The basic building blocks of unity, whether you are uniting different ethnic groups in a country or trying to re-engineer a corporation of differing cultural values, are the same.
The principal parties have to be treated as equals – nor special privileges no favours that would favour one group over another. Any privilege that is given should be given to all on the same basis – for example, special privilege given to the financially poor regardless of race or ethnic origin.
It is only on this equitable footing that you can foster true nationalism and build lasting unity, since each component group will have the same stake in the nation and has equal likelihood in reaping the rewards or suffering the consequences.
My recommendation to the government, not simply as a businessman but also based on pragmatism, is not to waste any more taxpayer ringgit on nationalism programmes until it has established the pre-conditions for its success.
What is sad is that, after almost five decades of independence, we have been unable in Malaysia, to bring globally vision leaders to the forefront – leaders who can see beyond racial boundaries to recognise the immense sociological and economic potential that can benefit all Malaysians.
oklah23
June 16, 2009
joenathan Says:
“We saw how the Selangor govt approved the RM100 million pig farm in Selangor as soon as they came to power,right?”
It was approved by the previous UMNO Gomen.
“PR politician are not even aware of real situation”
At least they did do something compare to BN UMNO Politician(which everytime thinking how to put cash into their pocket)
cinamelayuindia
June 16, 2009
PR tolong semua kaum JONATHAN.
chiew ka 4...!
June 16, 2009
Many deaths…!!!
But still “Tidak Apa Attitude”………!
Its even worst when the “top” people are NOT bothered about it.
Moreover they support the “force” that do all these “Devil’s” work…………………..!!!!!!!!
chiew ka 4...!
June 16, 2009
PKR wake up…..!!!
A Malaysian has died by the hands of another Malaysian…..!!!!!!!!!!
Of Indian race…
What are the PKR Indians doing…??? Only know how to “bitch” about your own PKR backyard…..????
Make sooo……. much noise about “for the Indians” & yet actually doing “nothing” for them.
What about the “Kugan” case ? The family fighting a “lonely” battle.
Where are the PKR Indians….???????????
Please lah………!!!!
Honestly “do it” for the Indians…
Don’t just keep on “barking” for your position !!
If PKR “management” not up to “YOUR” mark……
Go “bang” tables with them.
No need to “show off” by using the media & potraying your “unnoticed” work in PKR…………!!!
PKR only a few years old & not given that much chance & time yet….
BN…???
Rule for 52 years & still “screw up”………!!!
Still making silly mistakes…!
“Ask NOT what your country can do for you.
Ask what YOU can do for your country…….!!!”
Year One Online
June 21, 2009
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