The Star, Tuesday June 23, 2015
KAJANG: Although the authorities
have stopped the search for the missing Hash House Harrier runner Teo
Kim Lean, his family and friends have not given up looking for him.
“We are aware of the authorities’ decision but we have no plans to quit searching. We’ve got huge support from strangers so we will continue,” said Patrick Lim, a friend of Teo’s.
Lim said more than 600 hikers were taking part in the search for Teo, 53, whose nickname among friends is “Oily”. Teo, a businessman and member of the Klang Hash House Harriers and Harriettes was last seen near the hilltop of Bukit Hatamas, Cheras, last Tuesday at about 6.40pm.
Lim said Teo could not have just vanished.
“Something could have happened to him. The family is still
hoping for the best and they’re doing all they can to go through these
trying times.
“We’re thankful that many people have come forward to give us their support. They take turns to go in and it’s a 24-hour operation.
“This means a lot, especially for his family and it speaks volumes about Malaysians,” he said.
Lim added that people also donated bottled water, food and other necessities for those involved in the search.
Balasagaran, 45, cooked for the volunteers.
“Although I do not know Teo, I feel compelled to help. I just want to be there for a fellow Hasher.
“Who knows, I might find myself in a similar situation someday,” he said.
Kajang police chief Asst Comm Willey Richard said although the search had been called off, investigations were still going on.
“We are standing down until there are new developments or leads into the case. We have done all we can over the past six days.
“But those who want to continue the search can do so,” he said.
ACP Willey said police had combed an area over a 10km radius and could not find any leads.
“It was Father’s Day on Sunday. When I spoke to Teo’s wife, she said her children were really sad that they could not celebrate the day with him,” he said.
“We are aware of the authorities’ decision but we have no plans to quit searching. We’ve got huge support from strangers so we will continue,” said Patrick Lim, a friend of Teo’s.
Lim said more than 600 hikers were taking part in the search for Teo, 53, whose nickname among friends is “Oily”. Teo, a businessman and member of the Klang Hash House Harriers and Harriettes was last seen near the hilltop of Bukit Hatamas, Cheras, last Tuesday at about 6.40pm.
Lim said Teo could not have just vanished.
“We’re thankful that many people have come forward to give us their support. They take turns to go in and it’s a 24-hour operation.
“This means a lot, especially for his family and it speaks volumes about Malaysians,” he said.
Lim added that people also donated bottled water, food and other necessities for those involved in the search.
Balasagaran, 45, cooked for the volunteers.
“Although I do not know Teo, I feel compelled to help. I just want to be there for a fellow Hasher.
“Who knows, I might find myself in a similar situation someday,” he said.
Kajang police chief Asst Comm Willey Richard said although the search had been called off, investigations were still going on.
“We are standing down until there are new developments or leads into the case. We have done all we can over the past six days.
“But those who want to continue the search can do so,” he said.
ACP Willey said police had combed an area over a 10km radius and could not find any leads.
“It was Father’s Day on Sunday. When I spoke to Teo’s wife, she said her children were really sad that they could not celebrate the day with him,” he said.
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