Michael Kong stressed that the fundamental rights of all Malaysians must be upheld and respected by all parties, including those who are currently in prison awaiting a verdict from the court. ― The Borneo Post picKUCHING, June 15 ― Michael Kong, a special assistant to Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen, yesterday sought for a court order to direct the Prisons Department’s corrections officers to attend to a detainee’s pressing dental issue.
He added that it has already been more than six months, with the detainee unable to eat properly due to the persisting dental issue.“Due to the failure to grant medical treatment, Mr Wong has even lost four teeth and may continue to suffer similar consequences,” said Kong. “A comprehensive investigation must be conducted to identify and address all issues, and steps must be taken to root out systemic failures. Any officer who does not respect the rights of fellow Malaysians should be reprimanded and face disciplinary action.”