LETTER | The Council of Churches of Malaysia (CCM) notes that it is now over 18 months and 15 months since Amri Che Mat and Raymond Koh were abducted, respectively, and 14 months since Joshua and Ruth Hilmy were reported missing.

The authorities have not located them, neither have they explained their disappearances, which have troubled millions of Malaysian residents.

CCM is grateful for the ongoing Suhakam inquiry which has succeeded in surfacing leads which may, if diligently pursued, lead to real progress. We note especially the testimony of witnesses on 29 and 30 May that a whistleblower from the police force has alleged
that the police are complicit in the abductions of Amri and Raymond.

CCM urges the home minister to take immediate actions to ensure that the whistleblower and other potential whistleblowers are protected.

We also urge him to assign independent investigators to ensure that all leads are faithfully and diligently followed, the victims are found and the perpetrators are effectively prosecuted.

Rev Hermen Shastri is the secretary-general of the Council of Churches of Malaysia (CCM).

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