152.13. The Panel further notes that although Peter Chong later lodged a police
report with ASP Chua from Dang Wangi Police Sta�on, Kuala Lumpur and
had his statement recorded by ASP Supari, the Police failed to
inves�gate thoroughly with the help of the Thai police authori�es to
determine fully the events narrated or complained of by Peter Chong
that took place in Hat Yai and Pa�aya, Thailand. 60
Conduct Unbecoming
152.14. In addi�on, the Panel is of the view that the conduct of the Police in the
inves�ga�ons into the disappearance of Pastor Raymond Koh was found
lacking in propriety and good conduct.
152.15. This can be seen in IGP Khalid’s response to reporters in an interview on
20 March 2017 where he stated: “To the media, individuals and NGOs
who want to get involved in kidnap cases, shut your bloody mouth; you
are putting the victim in a high degree of danger.”61 The Panel finds the
use of such strong and uncouth language to be improper given that the
media and other par�es, especially the family of Pastor Raymond Koh
were anxiously awai�ng updated informa�on from the Police.
H. Conclusion
Enforced Disappearance by Agents of the State
153.
The Panel is of the considered view that the enforced disappearance of Pastor
Raymond Koh was carried out by agents of the State namely, the Special Branch,
Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur, within the defini�on of the first limb under Ar�cle 2
of ICPPED.
154.
The basis for this conclusion can be found in the evidence of Norhaya� who
tes�fied that Sgt Shamzaini had told her on 12 May 2018 at about 10:30 p.m. that
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Refer to page 7 Notes of Proceeding dated on 14 November 2017.
Refer to page 53 Notes of Proceeding dated on 14 November 2017.
Refer to Exhibit 35 produced at the Public Inquiry
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PASTOR RAYMOND KOH
number on 6 April 2017 claiming that he or she could provide Peter
Chong with informa�on on the disappearance of Pastor Raymond Koh.59