SHAH ALAM: The inquest into the death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock has been adjourned to Sept 17 after Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)’s counsel Datuk Abdul Razak Musa applied for more time before questioning mystery witness T. Sivanesan.
Abdul Razak told coroner Azmil Muntapha Abas he needed to obtain the original photos of injuries purportedly sustained by Sivanesan when detained by the MACC last Sept.
Abdul Razak, who also asked for a copy of Sivanesan’s medical report, said he would be requiring expert assistance to examine the photographs.
Sivanesan, 22, an assistant manager with Puncak Rezeki Makmur Sdn Bhd testified on Wednesday that MACC officers kicked, punched, slapped and hit him with an iron rod wrapped in newspapers when he was taken to the MACC office for questioning.
He alleged he was beaten up until he consented to signing a confession, adding he was subsequently hospitalised and treated for injuries to his head, kidneys and genitals.
The Selangor MACC office at the 14th floor of Plaza Masalam here was the place that Teoh was found dead on the fifth floor service corridor of the building the following day after he was questioned over the alleged irregular disbursement of state funds on July 15.
Abdul Razak also told the inquest that an appeal had been filed at the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya on Thursday against the Petaling Jaya High Court’s dismissal decision.
Judicial Commissioner Datin Yeoh Wee Siam had said in her ruling on Wednesday there was nothing illegal, incorrect or improper with the ruling made by Azmil Muntapha on Tuesday allowing Sivanesan to testify.
Azmil Muntapha had said Sivanesan’s testimony was relevant as the alleged torture took place at the 14th floor of Plaza Masalam and the same officers could have been involved in both incidents.
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