KUALA LUMPUR: The police are asking the public not to speculate about the death threats received by Seputeh member of parliament Teresa Kok, which were sent to her yesterday in a letter enclosed with two bullets.
City police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the case is being investigated for criminal intimidation by anonymous communication.
"The Kuala Lumpur police have confirmed receiving one report yesterday at 9pm, regarding a threatening letter and intimidation against Seputeh MP Teresa Kok. Initial investigations found that the envelope contained a threatening note and two bullets.
"The case is still under investigation and the police take this matter seriously. We advise the public not to speculate, as it may disrupt the investigation.
"Any inquiries or information can be directed to the Kuala Lumpur police hotline at 03-2115 9999 or any nearby police station," he said in a statement.
Earlier today, Kok said she received death threats from a letter enclosed with two bullets in her mailbox yesterday.
Sharing the incident on her Facebook page, she said she found an envelope containing something hard inside in her mailbox.