PCM Youth Chief threatened by anonymous acts of intimidation

Parti Cinta Malaysia (PCM) Youth Chief Liew Yeow Hooi received threatening anonymous letters on his car splashed with red paint.

December 21, 2010

Air Putih, Penang – Parti Cinta Malaysia Youth Chief Liew Yeow Hooi today received threatening copies of a letter without bearing any signatures on his car, which was also splashed with red paint by the perpetrators. In a press conference in his residence, he condemned those involved in the acts as extreme and brutal.

Liew said that from the threatening tones of the contents in the letter, it appears that there are some parties out there who are against him for protesting against the Penang state government in front of the Penang State Assembly and also his intention to submit a memorandum to the Chief Minister of Penang on the recent water tariff hikes and extended parking rates. Liew further said he was shocked and did not expect such retaliation from the parties concerned.

Liew continued on that PCM is just a small political party and the Pakatan Rakyat DAP-led Penang state government need not worry about any hidden agenda by PCM in voicing out issues affecting ordinary Penangites. Also present and accompanied Liew in the press conference was PCM Vice-President Major Huan Cheng Guan.

Liew revealed last night that he took his family out in his car to go shopping. After which, nothing happened for the night. However, unexpectedly at 7.50am this morning when he was about to go out, he found red paint splashed on his car and those anonymously typed letters.

PCM condemns anonymous cowardice intimidation

Liew said he joined PCM because of its Patriotic, Caring and Multiracial ideology, and claimed to be even wounded as a result of attacks by Pakatan supporters. But this did not stop him to stick to his political philosophy and struggles.

Liew suspected that when he voiced out for the people of Penang against the transgressions of the Penang state government, he had always received threats and warnings from various parties.

“The DAP claims to be Democratic and PKR claims to uphold Justice. But where is Democracy and Justice in this case?” queried Liew, who also said DAP had labeled MCA as Mahu Cari Angpau and PCM as Parti Cari Makan, which is not a very nice thing to do.

“If I call the DAP as Daddy Anak Party, will they like it? I am sure they also do not like the labeling. Nobody wants their party to be degraded in such a manner,” said a visibly upset Liew.

He urged Pakatan supporters to stop the extreme behaviour and ruthless attitude, which will never be accepted by the rakyat.

Huan: We welcome an open debate with the Penang state government

Meanwhile, PCM VP Huan Cheng Guan has pointed out that if the Pakatan Rakyat members and supporters have any comments on PCM and its roles, he welcomed them to a public debate rather than making cowardice moves.

“By resorting to such desperate and cowardice measures, this goes to show they are nothing but a bunch of political eunuchs!” exclaimed Huan.

He said Liew has contacted him this morning and he immediately went over to Penang from Perai to get hold of the situation and will further discuss in the party on how to deal with Liew’s political challenges in the future. He also said police investigations should be accelerated to reduce the serious threats posed to Liew and his family. He regretted that those suspects failed to be nabbed and put to justice.

Since joining PCM, Liew has been a target of various intimidations, among others:

March 5, 2009: His residence got splashed with green paint.

October 8, 2009: Some local residents attempted to attack his father, but fortunately other local residents prevented the incident.

December 24, 2009: Was violently assaulted by a Pakatan supporter until he needed numerous stitches on his face.

November 22, 2010: Received death threats via his mobile phone.

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