Kuala Lumpur (VOCR) 15 Oct: There growing alarm over the alleged murdering of two of Chin refugees, prompting speculation that life in Malaysia for refugees is becoming increasingly unsafe and threatening the little existing hope they have.
Just recently, Suan Khan Mung, 37, undocumented Chin refugee and a member of the Malaysia Zo Organization, was killed last month, on September 27, 2011. His body was found in Serdang hospital the next day following a report made to Sungai Long police station. His case was referred to Kajang police station as the incident taken place was in the control of the Kajang police station.
He was found murdered in Balakong near his workplace. The reason for his murder is remained unknown and is undergoing further investigation. Four suspects were arrested for questioning in the case, three Chin refugees and one Burmese man, co-workers of Suan Khan Mung.
During the telephone interview with leaders of MZO (Malaysia Zo Organization), it was reiterated that the assailants were believed to be members of a local gang, not Burmese refugees.
His body was kept in custody for fifteen days in Serdang hospital, a one and a half hour drive from Kuala Lumpur. The funeral was then successfully conducted by the head of the MZO on October 13th, 2011.
Likewise, Simon Lian Uk, only 18, from the Falam community was found stabbed to death while walking down in Jln Brunei street on his way home around 8:30p.m. near his residence in Jln Pudu.
According to the eye- witness who requested to be anonymous, the victim encountered two strange guys, around 18 years old, at the corner of Jalan Brunei Utara Street. The witness stated that it seemed that the two guys were watching the victim and waiting to attack him. “I saw one of the guys punching him, and the victim did not react towards him at first, but the possible gang members continued punching him. Finally, the victim fought back in self-defense.” The witness added that immediately after, another man standing beside them engaged in the attack and the victim attempted to run away. Not far away from the sight of the beating, the victim was found dead at the scene with multiple wounds.
Questioned regarding the background of the victim, David Nun Tho, coordinator of FRO (Falam Refugee Organization) revealed that he was a good young man and that he (David) had never known him to engage in the use of drugs or alcohol. He mentioned that the young man's interest in football match gambling may have caused him to be targeted for such an attack.
Currently, his body is kept in custody for further examination and it is believed that his funeral service may occur this coming Monday if permission is issued by the authorities.
Compared with past years, the number of deaths based on gang-related incidents is dramatically on the rise.
Written by Simon and editing by Natalie Reagan
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