KUALA LUMPUR – PAS has expressed solidarity with Seputeh MP Teresa Kok and strongly condemned the death threat against the DAP leader.
PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said Kok deserved all legal protections against any criminal and unlawful acts.
He emphasised that PAS demanded a swift investigation and prosecution of those involved, noting that such violent and destructive incidents had been increasingly common recently, affecting politicians, security personnel, athletes, businesspeople and others.
“Teresa, as a citizen and an MP, is entitled to all the protections provided under the country’s laws and has the right to live her life, both as an individual and a politician, peacefully and free from fear or threats.
“PAS also acknowledges that police have initiated an investigation under Section 507 of the Penal Code. PAS hopes for a swift resolution as such criminal acts are entirely unacceptable in our society,” he said in a statement yesterday.
Takiyuddin urged everyone to adhere to the law and uphold a peaceful culture, rejecting all actions or tendencies that could threaten the wellbeing and safety of individuals and society, regardless of race, beliefs, political affiliations and so on.
He highlighted that the community played a crucial role in ensuring that peace and social order were always maintained and enjoyed by everyone.
Police had earlier confirmed receiving a report from Kok about an envelope in her mailbox that contained two bullets and a warning note on a white A4-sized paper. – May 20, 2024