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Justice for deaf driver: G25 pressures govt over continued silence, delays
Published: Oct 1, 2024 4:12 PM



G25 has renewed its call for justice over the assault of Ong Ing Keong, a disabled e-hailing driver.

This was amid continued silence and a lack of updates from authorities regarding the case.

“We, G25, will not allow this matter to die down,” the group said in a statement today.

Ong (above), 48, was hit in the face when he was seated in his car waiting for passengers outside a hotel in Kuala Lumpur on May 28.



The assailant was a police escort for Johor Regent Tunku Ibrahim Sultan Ismail, who himself urged the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation.


A dashcam clip of the assault
G25 echoed Suhakam’s demands for expedited criminal proceedings, as the delay in prosecuting Ong’s assailant under Section 323 of the Penal Code continues to erode public confidence in the legal system.

“Prompt action against the police officer will act as a deterrent to the other members of law enforcement from thinking they can get away with the same.

“It will also act as an assurance to the public that we as citizens are protected against abuses by those in law enforcement,” G25 added.



Regular updates

The group urged the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) to provide regular updates on the progress of the case, stressing the importance of transparency and accountability in ensuring justice is served.

G25 further emphasised that any abuse of power by law enforcement officers contradicts the principles enshrined in the Federal Constitution and international human rights standards.


A composite image of Ong’s swollen eye and Anwar’s black eye
They called for comprehensive training for law enforcement personnel to prevent violence and abuse against individuals with disabilities, in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, once a victim of police violence himself, previously courted criticism when he commented on the delay in prosecuting Ong’s assailant, saying that some cases were time-consuming.

This post has been edited by coyouth: Oct 2 2024, 04:46 PM

why can't they just fire the guy that punch him? apa susah ah. end of contract je la

Maybe sultan Jaga anak buah

meow meow kata jangan, tabuli ini machiem

Because meow meow wan face, how to come out walk like that?

DAP je yang berani lawan geng payung kuning.. PKR AMANAH UMNO PAS BERSATU kuat jilat

lol dua-dua kena tombok pulis

i also dunno why those in the position of power see the need to plotek this individual. dah salah, punish according to law that's the end of it. why u wanna shame the whole police to plotek this guy

igp really? not a word or update from u?

masalah halal lagi penting untuk justice

Cannot. Need rakyat to know their place. There is hierarchy and social standing in Malaysia. Even the name MALAYsia also have hierarchy.

Cannot sue in civil court?

It's very evident they are stonewalling.

just put the officer and the driver together. then allow the driver to hantam the officer until he satisfied.

I dun understand

With eh case blown up so big
Just sent out a black sheep lah

The power that be cover the expenses behind the scene
A guy come out and take the fall, whether it's him or not

Then case close lah

What for drag till now?

justice

sadly, is just another word

why didnt settle..

The other case how? Acid attack

Whoever is more powerful than others will usually try to menindas them.

This has been going on for thousands of years in human history.

That is why China's Multipolar World where everyone respects one another, is nothing but a joke. Even the CCP is busy bullying others right now.

This post has been edited by Hobbez: Oct 2 2024, 06:16 PM