Historical Events tagged with "inquest"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Politics & Government

Teoh Beng Hock Found Dead Sparking Inquest

July 16th, 2009 15 years ago

Teoh Beng Hock, an aide to an opposition politician in Malaysia, was found dead on a rooftop adjacent to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office. His death occurred after he was taken in for questioning by the commission, leading to widespread public outcry and an inquest that captured nationwide attention. Teoh was discovered on July 16, 2009, and circumstances surrounding his death raised questions about allegations of coercion and misconduct by agencies involved in the anti-corruption efforts.

Continue Reading