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Minister Sidestepped Questions on Beng Hock Inquiry Disclosure
An MP's parliamentary query about why police findings in the Beng Hock case were not shared with the family drew only a chronological account from a government minister, leaving key questions unanswered.
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During parliamentary proceedings, an MP pressed the government on why investigative findings related to the Beng Hock matter had not been disclosed to the deceased's family, a matter of significant public concern.
The minister's response, delivered by Saifuddin, focused primarily on recounting the timeline of events connected to the case rather than directly addressing the MP's substantive inquiries about information transparency.
The reply fell short of clarifying the rationale behind withholding police findings from the family, a point that has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers and observers tracking the handling of the inquiry.
The exchange underscores ongoing tensions between parliamentary oversight and government accountability regarding the disclosure of investigative materials in cases of public interest. The minister's limited response has prompted further calls for greater transparency in how such sensitive findings are communicated to bereaved families.