Will government extend RM1.5m compensation to other custodial death families?

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Government Should Consider Extending Custodial Death Compensation, Says DAP Leader

DAP's outgoing secretary-general Lim Guan Eng has called on the government to consider offering financial compensation to families of individuals who have died in custody, drawing a parallel to the RM1.5 million settlement provided to the family of the late firefighter Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim. Lim welcomed the compensation for Adib's family and suggested that a similar amount should be extended to the family of Teoh Beng Hock and other victims of custodial deaths.
Call for Similar Compensation for Teoh Beng Hock's Family

Lim Guan Eng specifically highlighted the case of Teoh Beng Hock, who died on July 16, 2009, after falling while in the custody of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). He stated that a compensation amount similar to that offered to Muhammad Adib's family should also be paid to Teoh Beng Hock's family, alongside other victims of custodial deaths. This suggestion was made during the 17th DAP annual congress.
Muhammad Adib's Case and Compensation

Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim, a member of the Subang Jaya Fire and Rescue Station's Emergency Medical Rescue Services, passed away on December 17, 2018. He had been hospitalised for 21 days at the National Heart Institute due to multiple injuries sustained during a riot at a Hindu temple in Subang Jaya. The government's decision to provide RM1.5 million in compensation to his family was acknowledged by Lim Guan Eng.
Broader Call for Justice in Custodial Deaths

Beyond financial compensation, Lim Guan Eng also urged the government to hold accountable those responsible for the deaths of Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim and Teoh Beng Hock, as well as other custodial death cases. He expressed this sentiment in his opening speech at the DAP congress, linking the call for compensation to a broader demand for justice for victims and their families.

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