16 July 2018

Press statement by Wanita MCA Chairman Datuk Heng Seai Kie

Death threats and murder calls must not be tolerated in Malaysia

Syerleena Abdul Rashid, while both of us stand on the opposite ends of the political spectrum, I will not sit down and meekly say nothing while a fellow woman is being terrorised with death. 

It really shocks and angers me to think that how a gutless coward who threatened the life of a woman via mail is now being backed by a bunch of depraved sociopaths on social media.

Such viciousness on the Internet needs to be investigated by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the police in a swift, decisive manner. Identify the perpetrator who sent the death threat, as well as the distasteful individuals who took part in the “murder call”. Bring them to justice, and make it apparent that such revolting behaviours will not be tolerated on the soil of Malaysia. 

At the meantime, I implore the Royal Malaysian Police to bestow the best possible protection to Syerleena until such a time the sociopaths are apprehended. Her safety must be prioritised so she can carry out her tasks as the Assemblywoman of Seri Delima to the fullest without subjugating to intimidation. 

To the sociopaths who dared called for the death of a fellow Malaysian, I must inform you that a person is allowed to not share your viewpoints in Malaysia, either politically or religiously, without warranting death as retribution. Grab a book sometimes, educate yourselves, and grow up, then through a correct platform, have a healthy debate with the people who disagree with you. Hiding behind your anonymity to terrorise a woman is the action of both a criminal and a coward. 

To Syerleena, woman-to-woman, I want you to know that I admire your courage and you shall not be alone in facing down these menacing threats. Stay strong in times of adversity and let your strength define you; put your trust in God and have faith that justice will be served.

Datuk Heng Seai Kie

Wanita MCA Chairman

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