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To commemorate the late Mr Teoh Beng Hock and working towards a democratic nation free from political persecution, torture and human rights violation

To commemorate the late Mr Teoh Beng Hock and working towards a democratic nation free from political persecution, torture and human rights violation. Teoh Beng Hock Association for Democratic Advancement (TBH-ADA) aims at providing continuing and sustainable supports for those who fell victim to state-violence and political persecutions, as well as facilitating long-term efforts in nurturing better culture for democracy, by:
- setting up of a legal aid fund to support the victims of political persecutions and deaths in custody;
- funding advocacy works and campaigns that fight state-sponsored oppression and violence against its citizens;
- funding educational programmes designed and implemented by the Democracy Academy of Malaysia for members of the general public on democracy and human rights. We hope that you would consider support our cause by contributing monetary donations to the Trust. With your support, we are certain that we will significantly increase our capacity to help advance our society towards a nation free of political persecution and death in custody. Contact us : [email protected]

30/10/2026

𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑏𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑇𝑒𝑜ℎ 𝐵𝑒𝑛𝑔 𝐻𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝐴𝑠𝑠𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐷𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑐𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝐴𝑑𝑣𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝐾𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑎 𝐿𝑢𝑚𝑝𝑢𝑟 𝑜𝑛 30 𝑂𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑏𝑒𝑟 2026

𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐁𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭!

Following the endorsement of the "Justice for Teoh Beng Hock" pledge by candidates during the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state election, the Teoh Beng Hock Association for Democratic Advancement will continue its campaign by inviting candidates contesting in the Melaka state election to make the same commitment.

Seventeen years after the Teoh Beng Hock case, Teoh family and the Teoh Beng Hock Association for Democratic Advancement continue to maintain that Teoh Beng Hock, as a victim of political persecution and custodial death, must be accorded justice in the full legal sense.

As the nation turns its attention to this important political event, we emphasise one message: In the Melaka state election, justice will not be absent!

We therefore call on all candidates contesting in the Melaka state election, regardless of political affiliation, to publicly support the following three demands for justice for Teoh Beng Hock:

1. Invite international criminal investigation experts to re-investigate the Teoh Beng Hock case as a criminal investigation under Section 302 (murder) or Section 304 (culpable homicide) of the Penal Code.

2. Uphold the Rule of Law, as enshrined in the Rukun Negara, by taking legal action against all individuals who violated the law in relation to the Teoh Beng Hock case.

3. Implement institutional reforms without delay, including comprehensive reform of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to ensure respect for human rights and de-weaponise its enforcement practices, as well as the enactment of an Anti-Torture Act to eradicate torture and prevent torture and deaths in custody.

We recognise that some of the above demands fall within the jurisdiction of the Federal Government. Nevertheless, we call upon all candidates contesting the Melaka state election to commit that, if elected, they will use the platforms of their political parties, the Melaka State Legislative Assembly, and the others to urge their party's Members of Parliament and the Federal Government to implement these demands.

We have emailed the pledge form to all political parties and invite their candidates to publicly endorse our three demands. The deadline for signing the pledge is 6th of November. We will announce, through the media and social media, the list of candidates who support the Justice for Teoh Beng Hock pledge, and we call upon the people of Melaka to support candidates who publicly commit themselves to securing justice for Teoh Beng Hock and upholding human rights and the rule of law.

Koong Hui Yein
Chairperson
Teoh Beng Hock Association for Democratic Advancement

28/10/2026

A lawmaker had sought answers from Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail on two issues concerning the investigation into the death of former DAP aide Teoh Beng Hock.

The minister duly responded. But his answers appeared to have taken a detour.

Read more on Malaysiakini.

28/10/2026

𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐓𝐁𝐇-𝐀𝐃𝐀 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬

The Teoh Beng Hock Association for Democratic Advancement (TBH-ADA) criticises Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail for once again failing to address the questions raised in his parliamentary reply on 27 October. The Minister avoided explaining why the police have yet to disclose their investigation findings into Teoh Beng Hock’s death to his family, and the legal basis for withholding those findings.

Raub MP Chow Yu Hui raised two specific questions in Parliament: First, why have the police investigation findings not been disclosed to Teoh’s family, despite the investigation having been completed? Second, what is the legal basis for the Government’s decision not to disclose them?

However, Saifuddin merely reiterated the Attorney General’s Chambers’ decision in May 2025 to classify the case as “No Further Action” (NFA) due to insufficient evidence, and that the authorities had informed the family’s lawyers of the decision by letter dated 20 May 2025.

The MP asked why the investigation findings had not been disclosed; the Minister explained why no prosecution would be pursued. The MP asked for the legal basis for withholding the findings; the Minister cited insufficient evidence.

This is the second time this month that the Home Ministry has failed to directly address parliamentary questions concerning Teoh Beng Hock’s death. On 6 October, Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng asked the Government to disclose the police investigation findings. The Ministry similarly responded that the investigation had been completed and that the Attorney General’s Chambers had decided to take no further action, without explaining what the police had actually established.

Three weeks later, the Home Ministry has once again relied on the NFA decision in response to a parliamentary question, without directly addressing the investigation findings.

TBH-ADA emphasises that informing the family of an NFA decision is not equivalent to providing an account of the police investigation findings. Insufficient evidence to prosecute does not, in itself, constitute a legal justification for withholding those findings.

Paragraph 32 of the United Nations Minnesota Protocol on the Investigation of Potentially Unlawful Death emphasises that investigative processes and outcomes must be transparent, including through scrutiny by victims’ families and the public. At a minimum, States should be transparent about investigative procedures, findings, and their factual and legal basis.

Paragraph 35 of the Protocol also provides that States must enable the families of deceased persons to participate effectively in investigations, while investigative authorities must keep them informed of the progress of investigations in a timely manner throughout all stages.

Under these international human rights standards, an NFA decision alone cannot constitute an adequate account of the investigation. Informing the family that no prosecution will be pursued cannot replace a substantive explanation of the police investigation findings.

In 2014, the Court of Appeal ruled that Teoh Beng Hock’s death resulted from unlawful acts committed by a person or persons unknown. The Government has a responsibility to explain to the family how the police investigated those unlawful acts and what conclusions were ultimately reached.

TBH-ADA calls on Saifuddin to provide a supplementary response to the parliamentary questions, specifically addressing:

1. Why have the findings of the completed police investigation still not been adequately disclosed to Teoh Beng Hock’s family?

2. Which specific law and statutory provision are the authorities relying on to withhold the investigation findings?

3. What steps will the Government take to ensure that the family receives an adequate explanation of the investigation findings and their factual and legal basis?

TBH-ADA urges Saifuddin to respect Parliament’s oversight function, respond directly to the questions raised by MPs, and provide Teoh Beng Hock’s family with a clear, comprehensive and properly substantiated account, consistent with the principles of transparency established under the UN Minnesota Protocol.

27/09/2026

TBH-ADA treasurer Eric questioned Pakatan Harapan for the arbitrary detention of social activists, the failure in ensuring justice for Teoh Beng Hock and did not walk the talk.

He said :
"The Gen Z hates corruption, and they really mean it..
They are here to start a workplace revolution..
I'm sorry SPRM, when the Gen Zs take control, i think you all will lose your jobs! I think they will abolish you. So start reform your institution now."

27/09/2026

TBH-ADA team attended the tangkap mafia korporat rally today afternoon at SOGO KL.

TBH-ADA treasurer Eric addressed the crowd and called for a new social movement against corruption and abuse of power.

25/09/2026

Until today, the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on the "Corporate Mafia" has yet to be established. Meanwhile, civil society organizations and activists speaking out on this issue are facing suppression, including travel bans, frozen accounts, and enforcement actions.

We call on the government to focus on fighting corruption and curbing abuse of power. Investigate and arrest the "Corporate Mafia" immediately. Stop suppressing civil society.

This Sunday, we will take back the streets!

Location: Kuala Lumpur SOGO Junction
Time: 3:00 PM
Date: Sunday, 27 September 2026

22/09/2026

Solidarity with MANDIRI Executive Director Amir Hadi and HAYAT's Dobby Chew

Both were arrested today under Section 4(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act and are currently being held at the Jinjang lock-up. If convicted, they could face up to 15 years' imprisonment.

We are concerned by the authorities' use of such a serious law against two civil society activists, and call for their immediate release.

Tonight, join the solidarity gathering outside the Jinjang lock-up.

📅 22 September 2026
🕗 8:00pm
📍 Outside Jinjang lock-up

01/09/2026

𝐈𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐜𝐂𝐨𝐲

The Teoh Beng Hock Association for Democratic Advancement is deeply saddened by the passing of peace and anti-nuclear advocate Dr Ronald McCoy at the age of 96.

We will always remember Dr McCoy for the important support he gave to the pursuit of truth and justice for Teoh Beng Hock.

In 2011, the Malaysian government established a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate the circumstances surrounding Beng Hock’s death and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s investigative procedures. At the time, Beng Hock’s family and civil society had serious concerns about the independence and credibility of the Commission. More than 100 civil society organisations recommended Dr McCoy and six other individuals with strong professional and human rights credentials to serve on the RCI.

Malaysians for Beng Hock later established an RCI Watch Panel to scrutinise the Commission’s proceedings and hearings. Dr McCoy was a member of the panel, alongside civil society figures including Ambiga Sreenevasan, Toh Kin Woon and Wong Chin Huat. Together, they monitored the inquiry and spoke out about concerns arising from the process.

Dr McCoy also publicly raised concerns about deaths in custody. Referring to the deaths of Beng Hock and A. Kugan, he warned that such cases were creating a deeply troubling perception: that once a person was taken into custody by the authorities, there was no guarantee that their life would be protected.

Beyond his support for justice for Beng Hock, Dr McCoy devoted much of his life to the cause of peace and nuclear disarmament.

He was one of the founders of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), which was formally launched in 2007 and grew into a global movement for nuclear disarmament. ICAN became a major force behind the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017.

From campaigning for the abolition of nuclear weapons to speaking out over deaths in custody such as Beng Hock’s, Dr McCoy consistently stood up for life, safety and fundamental human rights.

Throughout the long struggle for justice for Beng Hock, we are grateful that Dr McCoy chose to stand with the Teoh family and civil society in demanding truth and accountability. His passing is a great loss to Malaysian civil society.

We extend our deepest condolences to Dr McCoy’s family and loved ones.

Thank you, Dr McCoy, for standing up for Beng Hock. Rest in peace.

Photo credit: ICAN

21/08/2026

Ini hantaran Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim sendiri pada 1 Ogos 2024.

Pada hari itu, selepas bertemu keluarga Teoh Beng Hock, Anwar mengumumkan secara terbuka bahawa kerajaan bersetuju supaya polis membuka semula siasatan berhubung kematian Beng Hock. Beliau turut memberi jaminan bahawa siasatan akan dijalankan secara telus, adil dan tanpa campur tangan mana-mana pihak.

Beliau juga berjanji kepada keluarga bahawa siasatan itu akan diselesaikan dalam tempoh satu hingga dua tahun.

Kini, dua tahun telah berlalu.

Di mana jawapannya?

Apa yang telah disiasat?
Apakah hasil siasatan?
Kenapa kes ini diklasifikasikan sebagai NFA?
Kenapa selepas 17 tahun, masih tiada sesiapa yang dipertanggungjawabkan secara jenayah atas kematian Teoh Beng Hock?

📩 Luangkan satu minit untuk menghantar emel terus kepada Anwar dan menuntut jawapan:
teohbenghock.org/emailanwar/ms

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