Penang CM also urges public not to jump to conclusions.
Key takeaways
Penang PKR assemblyperson A Kumaresan declined to comment on domestic violence allegations, stating his name was not mentioned. Police are investigating the case, while state leaders urged the public to wait for official findings.
- A Kumaresan said he would not comment because his name was not explicitly mentioned in the allegations.
- Penang police are currently investigating the domestic violence case involving an unidentified assemblyperson.
- Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow advised the public to avoid speculation and leave the matter to the police.
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A Penang PKR lawmaker has declined to comment on claims that he allegedly assaulted his wife, a case under investigation by state police.
“Did anyone mention my name?” said Batu Uban assemblyperson A Kumaresan, according to Guang Ming Daily, when asked for comment on rumours linking him to the allegation.
“They did not mention my name, so I do not wish to comment on the matter,” he reportedly said when met at the Penang state assembly today.
Earlier, political and media circles were abuzz over the identity of a Penang assemblyperson being investigated by police for allegedly assaulting his wife, with speculation mounting over who is at the centre of the latest case.
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