Malaysian human rights commission concludes police responsible for disappearance of pastor and Muslim activist
Malaysia’s human rights commission has concluded that police were behind the “enforced disapperances” of Christian pastor Raymond Koh and Amri Che Mat, a Muslim social activist. The finding – that the two men were “targeted by religious authorities and the police on allegations that they were involved in matters against Islam in Malaysia” – came after […]
Two years since Malaysian pastor Raymond Koh’s abduction, his wife asks PM to intervene
World Watch Monitor Two years since the disappearance of Malaysian pastor Raymond Koh in broad daylight, his family has asked the country’s Prime Minister to order a new investigation into his kidnapping. “It has already been two years and until now there’s no result [of the inquiry]. We are at our wit’s end. We don’t know what […]
Raymond Koh’s wife “expects justice” as inquiry into Malaysian pastor’s abduction ends
World Watch Monitor The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) has concluded its inquiry into the disappearance of church leader Raymond Koh, who was kidnapped in broad daylight by masked men on 13th February, 2017. The final three witnesses appeared before the inquiry panel on Friday, 7th December, which is expected to present its findings and recommendations to […]
Nearly 500 days since his abduction, Malaysian pastor Raymond Koh’s wife renews call for action
World Watch Monitor Dozens of people came together in Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur last Sunday to call for the release of pastor Raymond Koh, social activist Amri Che Mat and Christian couple Joshua and Ruth Hilmy, and for further investigation into their disappearances. At least 60 people met with the families of those missing in […]
Wife of missing Malaysian pastor Raymond Koh writes to PM
World Watch Monitor Pastor Raymond Koh, who was last seen in February 2017. PICTURE: Facebook/Everybody Loves RK The wife of abducted Malaysian pastor Raymond Koh and that of social activist Amri Che Mat have jointly written an open letter to the country’s Prime Minister, asking for an immediate and independent investigation into the disappearance […]
One year on, kidnapped Malaysian pastor’s wife pleads for his release
World Watch Monitor Pastor Raymond Koh was abducted near Kuala Lumpur on 13th February, 2017. PICTURE: World Watch Monitor. The wife of the Malaysian pastor Raymond Koh, abducted near Kuala Lumpur a year ago last Tuesday, has issued a statement pleading for his release, as Channel NewsAsia reports. “My wish is for Raymond to be released […]