‘Family not cooperative’
> Witness: They withheld valuable information in Koh’s abduction probe
KUALA LUMPUR: A senior investigating officer (IO) probing Pastor Raymond Koh’s abduction yesterday accused the latter’s family members of withholding valuable information that could help in the investigation.
ASP Supari Mohammad told the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) inquiry into the purported kidnapping that he was committed to solving the case, but claimed Koh’s family was being uncooperative.
“Sometimes when I questioned the family, they declined to cooperate. We are trying to narrow down the reason he was kidnapped but they don’t want to answer anything regarding the proselytising of Muslims.
“For instance, when I asked the family where Koh was when he went missing for four days previously, his wife and son said they didn’t know. What answer is that?
“They are staying in one house, four days Koh left bringing a bag with him, how can the family not know?” he asked.
Supari said Koh’s wife Susanna Liew Sow Yoke had once shouted at him when he asked about Koh’s attempt to convert Muslims.
Supari is the seventh witness in the inquiry.
On Feb 13, Koh was kidnapped by a group of masked men in SS4, Kelana Jaya, with CCTV footages showing seven vehicles forcing Koh’s car to a stop before abducting him and driving his car away.
Supari also told the inquiry that the four suspects who were previously arrested in June in relation to Koh’s abduction have been released on police bail, as there was no evidence to charge them. He said the four suspects had been remanded for 13 days to assist in the investigation, with the investigation paper later being referred to the AttorneyGeneral’s Chambers.
Earlier, friends and family celebrated Koh’s 63rd birthday before the inquiry began.
Liew and daughter Esther, as well as friends, cut a cake with the words “Happy Birthday Beloved Raymond Koh”.
Koh has been missing for 262 days.