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Court keeps investigation into Pastor Raymond Koh’s disappearance on hold amid government appeal
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· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway The case has been ongoing, with Koh's wife, Susannah Liew, suing the government and police in 2020.
A recent court ruling has delayed justice for the family of Pastor Raymond Koh, who has been missing since 2017. The Court of Appeal's decision means the investigation into his disappearance will remain on hold. The case has been ongoing, with Koh's wife, Susannah Liew, suing the government and police in 2020.
A breakthrough ruling was made in November 2025, but the government has appealed. Further details on the case are available from Mission Network News, including the status of the investigation and the ruling made by the Kuala Lumpur High Court.
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Category: persecution Published: August 14, 2026 Source: Mission Network News Reading time: 1 min
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