Story by Chan Lilian
THEAM Ah Soo, 52, came to Komtar on Dec 3 immediately after being discharged from hospital to highlight the case of being assaulted by an illegal parking attendant on Dec 1.
Theam arrived at Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng’s office in a wheelchair, accompanied by his wife and daughter.
Looking frail, with swollen eyes and a needle for his medicines still inserted in his hand, Theam came with the intention to highlight the pain he endured so that others do not fall prey.
“I went to the Penang Hill free carpark around 6 pm on Dec 1. After I got down from my car, a man on a motorbike came to me demanding for parking fees. I pointed out to him that there are banners stating that the carpark is free. He got angry and swung his helmet and hit my face and head three to four times. When I regained consciousness, the fire and rescue volunteers were attending to me and took me to the General Hospital,” a weak Theam said in a press conference held at Lim’s office.
Lim assured Theam that he will seek the help of the state police chief to look into the case.
Lim also hopes the police can take action against the suspect who assaulted Theam as the police were able to identify the person.
At the same time, Lim hopes the police can cooperate with both the local authorities – Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP) and Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MPSP) to carry out enforcement on illegal parking attendants.