The family of Teoh Beng Hock, a Malaysian political aide who died in 2009, has filed an application for leave to commence judicial review at the High Court, seeking a declaration that his death should be investigated as murder. Lead counsel Ramkarpal Singh announced the filing at a press conference today, stating the application was submitted last month.
Teoh Beng Hock, 30, was found dead on July 16, 2009, on the rooftop of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) building in Shah Alam after being questioned overnight. The initial inquest recorded an open verdict, but a 2011 Royal Commission of Inquiry concluded his death was likely caused by a fall, with no evidence of foul play. The family has long disputed this, alleging he was tortured.
The judicial review application seeks to overturn the earlier findings and compel authorities to reopen the case as a murder investigation. Ramkarpal Singh emphasized that new evidence and legal arguments support the need for a fresh probe. The High Court has yet to set a hearing date for the leave application.
This legal move comes amid ongoing calls from human rights groups for accountability in Teoh's death, which has been a focal point of criticism against the MACC. The family's lawyer confirmed that the application was filed in April 2026.
