Bullets in the mail: Teresa target of death threat

• UPDATED 6.15PM | Added statements from KL police chief and communications minister.

Seputeh MP Teresa Kok was confronted with a death threat last night after discovering a letter which included two bullets in her mailbox at her condominium.

The DAP lawmaker revealed on Facebook that the letter written in red ink contained a racist insult along with the death threat.

“I received an envelope containing hard objects.

“When I opened it, I found two bullets and a white paper with ‘C*b**lu Cina?!!! Lu akan mati!!! (You will die) Wait!!!’” she posted.

Speaking to Malaysiakini, Kok said a police report was lodged at about 9.48pm yesterday at the Petaling police station.

She divulged that the letter and bullets had been submitted to the police, who also inspected her mailbox, for further investigation.

Asked if she knew the reason behind the ominous letter, she replied: “I am surprised to get bullets too.”

“It seems like a trend to target police, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and now, politicians.

“I don’t know what to comment now as I have been busy and have no time to worry about this case,” she said, adding that she will be more cautious but will carry on with her duties as usual.

Police on the case

In a separate Facebook post, she said Brickfields district police chief Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood and his investigation officer had discussed the matter with her this afternoon.

“I am grateful for their concern towards my report. I am sure the police can conduct a professional investigation,” she wrote.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Mohd Isa said the case is being investigated under Section 507 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication, which provides for a jail term of up to two years or a fine, or both.

“The case is still under investigation and the police take this matter seriously.

“We advise the public not to make speculations that could interfere with the probe,” he said in a statement.

The public can contact the Kuala Lumpur police hotline at 03-2115 9999 or head to any nearby police station if they have information related to the case.

‘Shameful’ act

Government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil also condemned the death threat against Kok.

Speaking to the press at an event in Kuala Lumpur today, he said such an incident should not happen to any lawmaker.

"They (MPs) have the right to speak up. This applies to both government and opposition MPs.

"I strongly condemn such actions. This is shameful," the communications minister was quoted as saying by New Straits Times.

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