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Teoh Beng Hock, an aide to a politician in Malaysia is found dead on the rooftop of a building adjacent to the offices of the Anti-Corruption Commission, sparking an inquest that gains nationwide attention.
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Teoh Beng Hock
Malaysian journalist, political aide and anti-corruption activist; died suspiciously in 2009
Teoh Beng Hock was a Chinese Malaysian journalist and political aide to Ean Yong Hian Wah, a member of the Selangor state legislative assembly and state executive council. On 15 July 2009, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) took Teoh into custody for questioning…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Malaysia
Country in Southeast Asia
Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. A federal constitutional monarchy, it consists of 13 states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia on the Indochinese Peninsula and East Malaysia on the island of Borneo.…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission
Government anti-graft body
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, abbreviated MACC or SPRM, is a government agency in Malaysia that investigates and prosecutes corruption in the public and private sectors.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Inquest
Judicial inquiry, particularly into the cause of a death
An inquest is a judicial inquiry in common law jurisdictions, particularly one held to determine the cause of a person's death. Conducted by a judge, jury, or government official, an inquest may or may not require an autopsy carried out by a coroner or medical examiner.…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
July 16
Day of the year
July 16 is the 197th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 168 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)