We were informed a short while ago by Rani that Dr. Jeyakumar – PSM Central Committee Member and MP for Sungai Siput has since this morning commenced on a hunger strike to seek for the immediate release of all 6 EO detainees.
We cannot confirm if he is indeed on hunger strike but his wife did try to persuade him yesterday not to go on with it due to his health condition.
Since there is no confirmation from the authorities, we believe that Dr. Jeyakumar has started on his hunger strike and we are very concerned about his well being.
We call upon the Government to immediately release the EO 6 and give us access to Dr. Jeyakumar immediately. Meanwhile we will be going to Bukit Aman to seek some clarification with regards to this.
Released by
S. Arutchelvan
Secretary General
Parti Sosialis Malaysia