KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The police have confirmed receiving a report from Seputeh MP Teresa Kok Suh Sim about a threatening letter she received yesterday.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said an initial investigation found that the envelope sent to the lawmaker contained a warning note and two bullets.
“Investigations are ongoing. This is a serious matter and we advise the public not to speculate, as it could interfere with the investigation.
“The case is being investigated under Section 507 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication,” he said in a statement today, while urging anyone with information to contact the Kuala Lumpur Police Hotline at 03-2115 9999 or the nearest police station.
Meanwhile, Kok, in a Facebook post, said she found the letter in her mailbox upon returning home.
“When I opened the envelope, I discovered two bullets and a warning note on a white A4-sized paper.
“I then made a police report and handed over the letter and bullets to the police at the Petaling police station.
“They also inspected the mailbox area in my condominium," she said, expressing gratitude for the swift police response and confidence in their ability to assist in the case.
The Unity Government condemned the actions of those who try to intimidate and threaten the safety of MPs in the country.
Unity Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said such shameful actions should not be directed at any MP, whether backbenchers or the Opposition.
“They (MPs) have a right to voice their views and this applies to both government and opposition MPs. Don’t threaten them because they are the voice of the people,” he said after launching the National Month Expression at the capital today.
The DAP leadership also strongly condemned the death threat made against its vice-chairman.
Party secretary-general Anthony Loke said all acts of violence are unacceptable, especially in addressing differences of opinion in politics.
"The entire DAP leadership stands in solidarity with her in facing this threat,” he said in a statement uploaded on his Facebook page today.
Loke, at the same time, thanked the police for acting swiftly after receiving the report regarding the death threat.
"I am confident that the police will investigate the case thoroughly and arrest those responsible for the crime,” he said.
— Bernama
