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High Court Blames Police for Raymond Koh's Disappearance

12/27/2025

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The High Court ruled that Malaysian police were responsible for Raymond Koh’s disappearance after his 2017 abduction in Kuala Lumpur, a victory for Susanna Liew.
Liew filed a civil lawsuit against police officials and the government, yielding a substantial award for emotional distress.
Investigations revealed Koh was targeted for alleged attempts to convert Muslims to Christianity.
Despite the findings, the government is appealing, leaving Liew and her family in uncertainty.

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The High Court ruled that Malaysian police were responsible for Raymond Koh’s disappearance after his 2017 abduction in Kuala Lumpur, a victory for Susanna Liew.
Liew filed a civil lawsuit against police officials and the government, yielding a substantial award for emotional distress.
Investigations revealed Koh was targeted for alleged attempts to convert Muslims to Christianity.
Despite the findings, the government is appealing, leaving Liew and her family in uncertainty.