KUALA LUMPUR: A non-governmental organisation has called on the Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) to take immediate action by prosecuting the VVIP security escort who assaulted an e-hailing deaf-mute driver.
News portal FMT reported that Deaf Advocate and Wellbeing National Organisation co-founder and secretary and deaf person, Anthony Chong claimed that despite evidence and testimonies from witnesses, there had been no development in the case.
"Police had warned the victim not to share the video of the assault, which he complied with, yet justice has been delayed.
"We urge the A-GC to take immediate and decisive action by prosecuting the perpetrators of the assault.
"By doing so, the A-GC will reinforce its commitment to justice and equality, ensuring that the deaf community feels safe and is supported by the legal system," he said in a memorandum, as quoted by FMT.
A total of 10 NGO members, including the victim Ong Ing Keong, submitted the memorandum to the A-GC today.
It was previously reported that police were probing the alleged assault, purportedly involving a bodyguard tasked with escorting a VVIP.
Later, the e-hailing driver, who is deaf-mute, lodged a report stating that the matter had been resolved and that he did not want to prolong the matter.
On June 5, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the case's investigation papers had been sent to the A-GC for action.
On May 31, His Royal Highness Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, the Regent of Johor urged the police to investigate Ong's alleged assault.
Tunku Ismail said he wanted to ensure justice for the victim.
He said he was informed of Ong's alleged assault and immediately informed the police's escort team to cooperate with the investigation.
Tunku Ismail also hit out at attempts to drag the royal institution into the matter, saying the linking of the actions of external security personnel with himself and the royal institution was uncalled for.