PCM deputy president lodges report over death threat
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Parti Cinta Malaysia deputy president Datuk Huan Cheng Guan has lodged a police report over a death threat he received on Tuesday.
The report was lodged at the Seberang Prai Tengah district police headquarters here at 9.20am.
A message, sent by an unknown person to his phone at 3pm, read Cakap banyak kau
mati!!! (Continue to talk and you will die).
He replied to the message but the suspect’s phone had remained uncontactable.
Huan has been vocal on many issues affecting Penang, the latest being the controversial RM6.3 billion undersea tunnel project.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has initiated an investigation following Huan’s report.
Speaking to newsmen after lodging the report, Huan vowed to continue speaking up against any wrongdoing in Penang without fear or favour.
He said he lodged the report following advice by friends, for the sake of his and his family’s safety.
He added that this was the first time he received such a threat, although he had been scolded or condemned through social media, which he deemed normal.
“I hope the police will investigate the person behind the SMS and take action.
“However, let it be known that I, as a local Penang boy and a politician, will not be cowed by such a threat.
“I will continue to speak up for all Penang folk.
“We have no tolerance for corruption, abuse of power or any form of wrongdoing here in Penang.”
Huan said he was unsure what prompted the threat as he had been vocal on numerous issues.
“I kind of know who sent the death threat.
“I don’t want to pinpoint as I have no proof but I am sure you may have your suspicion as well.
“Let the police investigate. If there is proof, then action should be taken.”