No warnings received prior to Molotov cocktail attack, says Ngeh
No warnings were received before the early morning arson attack on Wednesday (Jan 10), according to Beruas MP Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham.
At a press conference held at his service centre in Ayer Tawar, Ngeh further stated that he has forgiven those who attempted to set fire to his cars and house, and who sought to harm his family.
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At a press conference held at his service centre in Ayer Tawar, Ngeh further stated that he has forgiven those who attempted to set fire to his cars and house, and who sought to harm his family.
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Transcript
00:00 "The fire is suspected to be an arson due to a broken bottle with an object looking
00:11 like a firework candle taped to the bottle.
00:18 I'm not involved in any quarrel or dispute with anyone.
00:22 I try to be professional in my conduct all these years in politics.
00:27 The only reason I suspect this suspected arson could occur is due to a media statement I
00:33 issued on 28 December 2023."
00:37 "That's what happened.
00:39 For me, I'm shocked.
00:44 If not, why would someone burn a car or a house?"
00:48 "We must not allow such groups to manipulate the emotions of the public.
00:54 We must encourage mature discussion in all matters.
00:57 I forgive those who want to burn my cars, my house and even harm my family if they have
01:04 been misled by falsehood and instigated by others to hate and commit violence.
01:10 As a lawyer for 38 years and have been in public service for 33 years, I know it is
01:17 never a happy life to live if you are involved in a crime and live in fear.
01:23 I invite them to turn over a new leaf, be a good citizen and don't cause worries to
01:29 their families."
01:30 "Have you received any threatening calls or any calls prior to the incident?"
01:36 "No, I've never received any threatening call.
01:40 So that's why I don't expect this to come.
01:44 Because after I issued a statement, I see people try to instigate.
01:48 For me, as a person who has been involved in public service for 33 years, usually we
01:57 discuss a suggestion.
01:58 We don't try to force it.
01:59 If we disagree, we disagree.
02:00 We don't force it.
02:01 It's just a suggestion.
02:02 If one day in Malaysia, we can't even make a suggestion, it will be difficult for us
02:07 to make a decision.
02:08 "If you are a lawyer for 38 years and have been involved in a crime, have you received any
02:15 threatening calls or any calls prior to the incident?"
02:19 "No, I haven't."
02:19 "No, I haven't."
02:20 "No, I haven't."