Nie Ching fully supports Johor Regent's call to investigate the alleged assault case in Brickfields involving a disabled driver using the email.

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 2 — Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has expressed support for Johor Tunku Regent Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim's call for authorities to thoroughly investigate allegations that a disabled driver using e-mail was allegedly assaulted by an escort of a prominent person. entourage in Kuala Lumpur recently.

Teo said this was in line with the constitutional principles and existing laws of this country and hoped that appropriate legal action would be taken as soon as possible if the incident involved criminal elements.

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She said the Johor regent's wisdom was evident in the statement and she believed the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) would conduct a transparent investigation.

“More importantly, I hope PDRM can complete the investigation as quickly as possible and if there is any element of crime, please bring the culprit to justice as soon as possible,” she told reporters when meeting at the VegRun 2024 community charity run here today. .

Teo, who is also Kulai MP, said a transparent investigation is important so that all parties understand that the country's constitution and laws must be respected and put into practice.

She also urged the public to stop speculating about the incident.

On Friday, Tunku Mahkota Ismail reportedly urged authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the May 28 incident so that justice is served to the victim.

Meanwhile, during the charity run, Teo said more than 3,400 people took part in the program which aims to promote healthy lifestyle and diet.

She also took part in the 11 kilometer category race after signaling the runners. — Bernama