Amri Che Mat is a Malaysian social activist from Perlis state (Perlis Hope), Malaysia, who was abducted on 24 November 2016.[1] He was one of a number of social activists who have gone missing during the same time period, including pastors Raymond Koh and Joshua Hilmy, the latter of whom disappeared along with his wife, Ruth.[2]
Amri Che Mat | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Disappeared | 24 November 2016 Perlis, Malaysia |
| Status | Missing for 8 years and 25 days |
| Occupation | Social activist |
| Known for | Abduction and disappearance |
| Spouse | Ruth Che Mat |
Background
editThe then Former Leader of the Opposition and Former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, compared Amri's abduction to that of Raymond.[3] Wan Azizah has asked police to explain why Amri's wife and children have been kept in the dark about his disappearance.[4]
Following the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia's (SUHAKAM) announcement that its findings concluded that the Malaysian Special Branch (SB) was responsible for the disappearances of Amri and Raymond, and still missing as of 2019[update], Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Abdul Hamid Bador rapped SUHAKAM for causing negative impact towards the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM).[5][6] Abdul Hamid added that he was confident that Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohamad Fuzi Harun, then SB Director, would provide an answer to the allegations.[5][6] Former Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad announced on the same day that fresh investigations will be conducted once Mohamad Fuzi retires in May 2019.[5][6]
In 2020, it was said that his disappearance as well as that of Susanna Lieu's husband's disappearance were the subject of an enquiry by SUHAKAM. Lieu is suing senior members of the Malaysian police[7] and her stand has been recognized by the US Secretary of State.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Perlis social activist missing for 4 months after 'abduction'". The Straits Times. 2017-03-29. Retrieved 2017-04-08.
- ^ Ng, Stephen (2017-03-31). "U-turn on Act 355 already predicted". Malaysiakini. Retrieved 2017-04-08.
- ^ Kaur, Minderjeet (2017-03-23). "Another man taken away, similar to how pastor was abducted". Free Malaysia Today. Retrieved 2017-04-05.
- ^ Yunus, Akil (23 March 2017). "Opposition seeks answers from police over missing Perlis activist". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 8 April 2017.
- ^ a b c "Police impacted badly by Suhakam's allegation". Bernama. New Straits Times. 6 April 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- ^ a b c "Acting DIGP confident IGP Fuzi will answer 'enforced disappearance' claims". Bernama. Malaysiakini. 6 April 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- ^ Chin, Emmanuel Santa Maria. "Pastor Koh's wife sues IGPs, others over his 'enforced disappearance'". Malay Mail. Retrieved 2020-03-16.
- ^ "Biographies of the Finalists for the 2020 International Women of Courage Awards". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2020-03-16.