In a statement today, Susanna Liew Sow Yoke also thanked those who had shown support for her and her family since Koh’s abduction more than three weeks ago.
She said they had been touched by the many expressions of concern and sympathy from Malaysians, regardless of race or religion, adding that the candlelight vigil held on March 5 had bolstered their spirits in facing this terrible ordeal.
Liew said she and her son, Jonathan, had met with police at the Petaling Jaya police headquarters yesterday. There, she said they were briefed by ACP Fadzil Ahmat and the task force set up to investigate her husband’s abduction.
“I left this meeting feeling more reassured that the police are doing their best to find my husband, even if there are no significant leads yet,” she said, adding that she was assured the police regarded the abduction as a priority case and had dedicated many officers to work with the task force.
“As this is an active investigation, I ask for the public to please give the police space to conduct their work, without undue speculation or unverified allegations.
“Instead, I would like to ask you to include in your prayers, an appeal for God’s help and guidance for our police in their investigation, so that truth and justice will prevail quickly.”
Koh, 62, was abducted by a group of masked men on Jalan SS4B/10, less than 100 metres from the Police Housing Complex in Kelana Jaya on Feb 13. He was driving a silver Honda Accord bearing the licence plate ST 5515 D.
CCTV footage showed a well-executed plan involving more than 10 men and seven vehicles in broad daylight.
Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar today echoed Liew’s request for the public to stop making “unfounded speculations”.
In a statement, the IGP said investigations into such cases were complex and had “the potential for serious risk to life”.
“Therefore, a cautious and highly detailed police response is called for. The police must also avoid making untimely statements or responses that would complicate ongoing investigations,” he said.
Khalid called for the public and the media to “stop making unfounded speculations that would not only jeopardise police investigations, but most importantly, the life of the victim”.
Instead, he asked the public “to have full confidence in the police to do their job”.