Family members happy with ruling

Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim’s family said they felt vindicated following the Coroner’s court ruling yesterday.

His mother, Asma Aziz, 52, said although she was thankful for the decision, she was still not satisfied as those responsible for her son’s death were not arrested.

“I can’t get my son back. So I hope that those involved will be arrested and brought to justice.

“I want to see the faces of those who beat up my son,” she said at her house in Kampung Tebengau, Kuala Kedah.

She said she and her husband cried when family members told them about the verdict.

“We wanted to go to the court, but we feared that the result will not be in our favour, so we decided not to go.

“But, we will go (to Kuala Lumpur) this (yesterday) afternoon to see our family members.” she said.

Her husband, Mohd Kassim, 64, said he was happy with the decision and wanted to see the perpetrators being charged in court.

In Shah Alam, Adib’s brother, Muhammad Asyraf Mohd Kassim, could not hold back his tears upon hearing the verdict.

He said he was happy with the verdict, although more needed to be done to seek justice for Adib.

“My parents were glad with the decision. We will hold a special prayer for him soon.

“I hope the authorities will continue to investigate and arrest those who beat my brother to death.

“We want them to be brought to justice.”

Asyraf was swarmed by lawyers and representatives of non-governmental organisations who wanted to congratulate him on the verdict.

He smiled and thanked everyone who helped the family during the 41-day inquest.

Adib’s fiancée, Nurul Najihah Mohd Radzi, 26, said she was satisfied with the court decision.

“Praise be to God. I am very happy with the court decision.”

Subang Jaya Fire and Rescue Department head Syed Shahril Anuar Syed Sulaiman declined to comment.

Syed Shahril, who was one of the witnesses during the inquest, said he could not give his comment as the case was under police investigation.

“I am sorry, but I cannot comment further,” he said in between tears.

When asked about the decision, he said: “Only God knows what I feel right now.”

Fire and Rescue Services Department Union president Zainal Abidin Nong Chik hoped the verdict would bring justice to Adib.

Zainal, who led the union entourage, said they came to support Adib’s family and represented firefighters nationwide.

“We are not here to rally. We are representing the country’s firefighters.”