KUALA LUMPUR – It has been more than 20 days since Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh went missing while reportedly on her way to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office in Putrajaya. Police have now classified the case as a kidnapping, and investigations are ongoing.
Scheduled to meet MACC
Pamela, 42, was scheduled to appear at the MACC headquarters on April 9 to give a statement related to an ongoing investigation. Yesterday, Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa confirmed that she had previously met MACC officers several times.
Her absence on that day was confirmed by the MACC, and a police report was lodged at the Putrajaya Precinct 7 station at 3.02pm. Her lawyer also filed a separate report in Seri Kembangan.
Timeline of her disappearance
According to her brother Simon Ling Wan Siong, Pamela left her home in Petaling Jaya at around 1.29pm in a e-hailing vehicle.
She messaged her lawyer at 1.57pm, stating that she was on her way to the MACC office and expected to arrive by 2.08pm.
However, her mobile phone’s last known location was traced to the MEX highway near Pusat Bandar Putra Permai at 1.52pm. All attempts to reach her after 2.00pm failed, with phone calls going unanswered and WhatsApp messages remaining undelivered.
Alleged abduction en route
Simon said the family was later informed that the e-hailing car Pamela was travelling in had been intercepted by three unidentified vehicles.
Individuals claiming to be MACC officers reportedly instructed her to leave the e-hailing car and get into one of theirs.
The e-hailing company has since confirmed that the ride was marked as completed, but no further details have been made available.
Pamela has not been seen or heard from since that afternoon. Her last known residence was at an apartment in Sunway Velocity, Cheras.
Police investigation under kidnapping laws
The case is currently being investigated under Section 365 of the Penal Code, which deals with kidnapping or abduction with intent to wrongfully confine a person. Police have recorded statements from several individuals, including MACC officers and Pamela’s lawyer. Rusdi said investigations are ongoing, and all possible leads are being pursued.
Legal dispute and MACC probe
Pamela was reportedly involved in a highly acrimonious divorce with her husband, with legal proceedings taking place in both Malaysia and Singapore. Her lawyer, Datuk N Sivananthan, told the media that the couple is being investigated by MACC for alleged money laundering.
However, the exact nature of the investigation remains unclear.
Family’s appeal for help
The family, alongside their lawyer Sangeet Kaur Deo, continues to cooperate fully with police. In a statement, they described the circumstances of Pamela’s disappearance as “highly unusual” and called on authorities to intensify their efforts. They also urged members of the public with any information to come forward.
Anyone with information on Pamela’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact her father, Ling Kie Yii, at 012-8867979 or her brother, Simon Ling Wan Siong, at 012-8866799. – May 3, 2025