At about 8pm last Thursday I was on the way to Puchong for meeting when I received a call from Mr Lim Tai San, my “old” friend and supporter of Overseas Union Garden (OUG) in my constituency. He told me he was beaten up by his neighbour, boss of Steven”s Corner (mamak shop).
I then rushed to OUG with my assistant Gary Chong. Our car was stucked at OUG due to the night market there. I also called the police when I was on the way to OUG.
When we arrived, Lim has been sent to hospital by police car. Lim’s sons were very emotional in front of Steven’s Corner. They showed me the photograph of their father who suffered from swollen blue black eye and bleeding nose. They described to me the whole incident and the pain their father suffered. They also told me that the threat by Steven’s Corner people who said they will burn down their shop and they have connection with all agencies including police. I then tried to cool them down.
The following day I called press conference together with Lim Tai San. I was quite shocked to hear from him that he has to wait for few hours for medical check up at Universiti Hospital. When the check up was done, he was sent back to Balai Petaling, and the police officer asked him to kautim with the person who assaulted him. Lim refused to do so and he walked away from the police station.
Wah??!! Is this the way police handle criminal cases?
I shouldn’t comment too much on this matter, but I would like to share with you the blogs and Facebook page on this case which you might find interesting.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boycott-Stevens-Corner-for-inhumane-assault/117051798347291
http://thenumerologyofour.blogspot.com/2010/08/old-man-got-beaten-up-by-stevens-corner.html
Owner of Steven’s Corner detained for bashing neighbour
by Leven Woon on 6 Aug, 2010
Tagged: Criminal Offence • Steven’s Corner • Violence
in Crime Reports, Features, News, Other Areas.
Owner of popular Indian restaurant chain Steven’s Corner, Sathisilan, better known as Steven, was arrested last night over allegations of assaulting a 65-year-old next door shop owner.Brickfields district police chief ACP Wan Bari Abdul Khalid confirmed Sathisilan’s arrest and said he is being investigated for criminal intimidation and voluntarily causing hurt.
The victim, Lim Tai Sun, was left bleeding after Sathisilan confronted him for moving the restaurant’s tables placed in front of his glassware shop in Overseas Union Garden.
According to Lim, the incident happened at approximately 8.30pm last night while he was trying enter his shop.
At a press conference today organised by Seputeh MP Teresa Kok, Lim claimed that he was assaulted by Sathisilan while he was exiting his shop.
“He dashed at me and punched me four times on my eyes, nose and chest,” said Lim, adding that he lodged a police report after the incident while sporting a bloodied nose.
Cops advice: Settle the matter
He adds that his two sons confronted Sathisilan after the incident and the latter responded by brandishing a knife at them. In addition, he said a man known only as “Ah Wai” arrived at the scene and threatened to burn down his shop if he went public over the assault.
He said that his and the assault were captured by the restaurant’s closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV).
Lim also alleged that the police were initially hesitant to retrieve the CCTV footage, instead advising him to “settle” the dispute with the restaurant owner.
However, the police swung into action after Lim alerted Kok and OCPD about the initial reluctance shown by the police.
Bad blood over Lim’s shop
Lim was initially a business partner of Sathisilan, but their relationship went sour after Steven’s Corner moved next to his shop.
“They wanted to expand so they offered to rent my shop. But I have been leasing the upper floor to a family with elderly mother so I turned them down. Since then, they keep playing dirty tricks,” said Lim
Lim is now fearing for his life and hopes that the authorities can provide him protection.
Meanwhile, Kok said the assault on Lim was a clear criminal offence and urged the police to prosecute the culprit.
Violence will never leave his household. SC has planted a seed and will reap a tree of fruit of rebellion and violence. he who lives by the sqord will die by the sword!!!
Boikot! PDRM offer kautim? No wonder crime rate so much ler….
Msia boleh!
It is high time that the authorities take immediate action by placing the accused in jail for at least 6 months and 10 stroke of the rattan. This would serve as a strong warning to the bullies. Public boycott with immediate effect.
BOYCOTT!!! BOYCOTT!!! BOYCOTT!!!…their Steven Tea Garden’s investment scheme has cheated my money….and their closed all their outlets now..earned tons of money by cheating….we should boycott from patronizing the steven corner chain of outlets…..
MALAYSIA BOLEH, SANGAT BOLEH, MEMANG BOLEH!!!!SATU MALAYSIA!!!
Chinese, why do you spend all your time in mamak stalls? Drinking our clubbing in chinese stall is better. For Chinese restaurant change your concept if they like to drink at mamak stalls. Why should you charge so expensive.. diversify your business? Boycott is a way. For beating people up the penalty is not much in Malaysia. He will not suffer from the police penalty.
Don’t support mamak stalls from now on..especially that steven’s corner will get the suffering for their inhuman being finally..BOYCOTT ALL STEVEN CORNER OUTLETS!
Let’s all be united here and ensure that justice is carried out.This guy should do time in jail and all his activities investigated.Those who have been on the take also needs to be prosecuted.The public has tolerated the inefficiencies of the police force and their perception of the force is
very negative.The same should also be said for the other government agencies.Wake Up!
To all who doubts Teresa – can u honestly tell us what would have happened to the poor old man if Teresa wasn’t there? U r entitled to yr own opinions but what if u or someone u know was the victim? The pic of the bloodied old man had also appeared in the newspaper. ‘There is none so blind as he who would not see!’ Support the elected reps who always speak up for us. TQ Teresa.
Refer to lyfook
DBKL should do something about the pavement and divider outside SC restaurant. Why must there be a special opening @ pavement made for convenience of loading and unloading. Besides all public carparks are occupied from 5pm till dawn for placement of tables and chair by SC. Those who want to park their cars are being chased away by the workers of SC.
The next point is that their food preparation table tops, stalls, coconut storage racks, fridges and ovens are ALL OVER the public road and pavement areas. Once again they are occupying the state land for personal gains.
The place should be clear for public use as walkway to avoid moving cars always. DBKL pls wake up !!!
Steven was really out of his mind! How can he bully a Chinese? 90% of his customers are Chinese! Chinese are his choy-san-yeh! If Chinese boycott him, his kingdom is finished!!!
Steven疯狂了吗?你好打不打去打华人？你的顾客有90%是华人，华人是你的财神爷呀！如果华人杯葛你所有的分店，你完蛋了！
I AGREE 100% TO THE BOYCOT… THIS IS SO CLEAR CUT ON HOW THINGS ARE RUN IN THIS COUNTRY.. STEVEN REMINDS ME OF SAM U ELL(SAMY VELLLU).. THE BIG CHEATS AND ROGUES OF THE COUNTRY..
tHERE IS A SAYING FIR PEOPLE LIKE STEVEN… Beum Pernah Kena Pukul Ramai-Ramai Lagi… He should get a taste of his own medicine… I hope to god, this guy picks on the wrong person, baru la BUKU BERTEMU RUAS..
Lets BOYCOT THIS TYRANT FOR GOOD.. HE GIVES THE TAMILANS A BAD NAME.. Him And Sam y ell… Lets Show thwm what the people can do..
MAGEL SAKTI…
BAd Form Steven (Sathisillan) Bapak tak Ajar… Kurang Ajar… Satu hari Kamu Pasti Di AJAR..
Let’s stand united and boycott SC once and for all. Let him taste the bitter fruit. Teach him not to be arrogant, high-handed. Teach him to be humble, polite. Teach him that the LAW is not in his hands. Teach him to be lebih ajar, not kurang ajar pariah of the society.
What a shame Mr Lim is my respected friend who had helped my daughter ‘s enrollment into Yoke Nam!
NOT ONLY WE SHALL BOYCOTT S/CORNER everywhere but also any new outlets set up with a new name by Sathisilan and his family! Unless he made a public apology to Lim, pay all his medical bills and guarantees his safety, the boycott will be a lifelong issue.
For all the public and people who is witness the case,please come forward to be fair and tell the truth.To be a right and brave citizenship,if u r the victim(think about it).From this society and outside now there are so many violence,road bully or even gangsterim in everywhere with corruption as well.
Hi Y.b,
Just get to know this story now from my partner forwarded this mail to me. Y.b from what i look on this matter i think we pakatan rakyat should issue a letter to DBKL and Bukit Aman to look on this matter. there is no such things as settle ourself. follow rules he cant put his tables or chairs out of their shop compound. what r da bandaraya doing. they r not doing their job or because raya coming they wan a bigger any pau from steven corner. I as one of the DAP branch chairman will always stand for the publics regardless any races. This type of cases is very obvious there is no more law in malaysia. i always told ppl money n strength is law in malaysia if the BN still uling the country. i strongly urged the publics to wake up and stop voting BN as they control the military and the police. the police nowdays r like big taiko’s. i myself have been in tis situation a few times and we cant do anything to the police till i get fed up i fight with the police. the most we eat nasi lemak only. i am always ready to fight the police anytime. they doesnt do their job at all and the only job they did very well is eat money. what else can they do. Y.b u did appear at the scene the police dun even bother so what status we r here. police doesnt even scared a y.b lodge a report. so who r we. i am just a branch chairman n other publics are just an ordinary person. i strongly urged steven corner boss to pay the necessary to the oldman and apologize on publics within 7 days. i also strongly urged all the doctors of private n government sectors pls do ur parts as doctors! your job is to save ppl not talking about money. i have gone thru tis cases personally and most recent cases was last 2 weeks…i dont know what da purpose we have doctors and insurance…i nearly lost 3 of my finger and the fucking doctor is rushing her time back and ask me to wash my hand full of blood myself and she dare to told me her time is up till 7pm and she really left the clinic…i really dun understand what country is this…the private sectors are talking about money 1st not saving a person life 1st and what da purpose we have insurance…no point we buy insurance…before we signed anything on it they promise us the moon n da stars but once we signed we c nothing and before we signed they chase us non stop and after signed we have 2 chase at the insurance agent…insurance company is only making money since BN…i urged the public not to vote BN anymore and let us have a chance to lead the country and i can assure there wont b such things police or doctors wont attend to you…if the doctors or police dont attend to u just bang their table…i will make a trip from klang to steven corner OUG very soon as my hand improved…i strongly urged the publics not to scared the police or any gangsters involved in this scene…i will go against the police or any gangsters involved with steven corner…stupid boss dont think you r really taiko.stupid ah wai do u really think u r a hero helping steven corner…how much they paid u…an oldman same race with u got bullied and u help the opposition…i used to b a big timer at klang but i quit after married…last time even though i am a big timer i always help ppl who got bullied that y i join pakatan to help the publics…police r just a country dog…they only good in bribe…u have da money u have da power…if the oldman is somebody in BN do u think the police will ask them to settle among themselves…we must teach that bastard steven corner boss a lesson…very soon i will b there to watch movie. pity da oldman.
For years, I had witnessed. When there are too many complaints on SC;s extra & extra tables & chairs set on public roads which leads to blocking the traffic flow.
When the residents files many numerous complaints (something like in 100’s) then municaipal council comes in to take “some actions”
Municipal goes to SC. Few tables & some old chairs were taken away, mostly at 11 pm or 12 midnight)
By 5 am, the same municipal truck would return and unload whatever was taken from SC, couple of hours ago.
Macam macam ada!
No wonder statictics showed crime rate went down. Hmm….Went Down or Kow Tim.
Niah Mah..
Can somebody forward this to PM Najib pls. There is nothing wrong with the police force as a whole but definitely something wrong with a few (top ranking ones)that smears the good image of the Team.
Niah Mah..
Have heard this boycot crab like an old
record.Malaysians never learn to boycot anything.
After a few weeks, they forget
about the incident….and continue
patronizing the business. So,these businesses continue prospering n cheating and bullying ordinary people. Our community spirit is lacking as compared to developed and more united countries. Wake up to your rights, Malaysians.
Dear All, Please don’t just say boycot but make sure you really boycot them forever. They are really lansi cos they have the uniform man protecting them. We must teach them a lesson and at the same time make them to issue a public apology and pay compensation to Mr.Lim.
Make it clear to them that if anything were to happen to Mr. Lim and his family, they must be held responsible. No compromise.
I am shocked… i agree, i used to eat there. but no more.. i will pass the word around…
I read with disbelief and dismay that “Malaysia Boleh” had gone so far. These could had been due bad leadership right from the top, racial bias, corruptions, inefficiency and many many more
Hi to all mamak curry lovers, there are so many of us patronising and frequening these mamak stalls from North to South. Surely one of you would be able to start a franchise cooking these curries.
I think that nobody is above the law. How many of us really know abt wat happened btw the shopowner and his jiran.Mebbe dey hav some ol quarel.Who ar v to be judge and juri.
As u al know, in Malaysia, wen 2 different races quarrel, justice becomes blur.Ppl take sides.The wrong person may get away.
Calling for boycott is unhelthy. The Yg Berhormat should use her offis to get the Police to really investigate the matter.Let the Police do their job.
I also go to this shop sometimes. I also go to Chinese and Malay shops.I eat and go home.I hav no problems.
Pls la Malaysians, dont start this racial boycott. Remember wat happened 41 yrs ago in this country??
Dont b racial, pls. Peace and love man!!Repair n repair the relationship always.
i agreed that SC francihise like tea garden r cheating peoples. how can u go n eat n then u will get a point. it is a lousy invesment. even bursa saham also wont accept this kind of bisnez for 1st or 2nd board. maybe bursa saham have to create new board for place SC in their system. i felt so upset, sathiasellan can beat an old man. bcoz his father also an old man. stupid junkyard dog. sillan, u r “venggayem da” i think this is a time where SC will go down, bcoz god already gave him a chance to do plenty of money n not to act likes a gangster. but pls every 1. dont misjudge all police men bcoz not take action in this case, maybe u can blame police those r very close to this culprit.
In Cameron Highland more or less same thing happen. The police told a family on holiday to sela seh with the mamak coffee shop.
Sentence Steven to a years jail for taking the law into his own hands.
Eugene
I wonder what make you say that this blog is a disgrace. You must be one of Steven’s great supporter i guess but also a joker without any feelings for human. You said the picture of a bloodied old man is an emotional issue and they are making use of this just to gain political millage.What got political issue do to with this, what if that old man was one of your family members. Wake up Eugene don’t be behind time, put a little human feelings into your head.
There is no excuse in this world to beat up an old man you said.The people who voice out are not judge, jury and executioner but they are humans with feelings not like you.This is Malaysia with laws implemented and not a cowboy country.If your Steven is not satisfied bring the matter to the police or engage a lawyer rather then showing your power and strength to a poor old man. You should tell Steven to find a stronger man.
Weather you witness the incident or talked to all witnesses including the owner of Steven’s Corner to understand the situation,or what exactly transpired does not matter – Steven got NO RIGHT to raise his hands the law is there. Thank god this old man did not die if not your so called Steven Seagal will be hanged till death and you wont have anything to say anymore.
Now I put this to you !!!!!!!!!! infuture
Write in a responsible manner befitting of a level-headed leader. Then you will be a great wakil rakyat.
DBKL is abbreviation for: Duit Boleh Kira Lulus, the only standard in DBKL is $$$$$$$.
So in DBKL…. the rich 🙂 can do what they want; and, the poor 🙁 and the weak 🙁 kerana tiada $$$ apa pun Dak Boleh Kira Lulus.
POLIS is abbreviation for: Pegawai Orang ‘Lansi’,’Istimewa’ dan ‘Samseng’. The head of the gangs of three.
So why are you all surprise that the POLIS are going all the way to help the Lansi, VIP and Samseng.
So think twice if you are going to POLIS for help or to complain about the conduct of the gangs of three.
It is safer to complain to Teresa!
Shock to hear about this inhuman incident…
Steven Corner is not only placing tables and chairs all over causing inconvenience to the neigbouring shops and public…noted the few old trees by the road side (just next to the corner OUG shop) were suddenly chopped off shortly (around one week)after they moved in. These trees, previously were used to provide parking space for the general public, but after the tree was chopped off, the trees trunks were intentionally left at the site,intentionally blocking others to park. This has created more jam to the already limited parking lots around that busy area where the wet market, banks, grocery stores are. No matter who chopped out these trees and intentionally blocking the public to park (which you may guess), why there is no action taken by DBKL??? Why are they so biased??
Besides, Steven Corner’s van was seen constantly parking behind the back lane of the OUG shop lot (may be its other outlets too), blocking others vehicles from going in and coming out. They really treat the road as if is “Jalan Steven Corner!”
From all the feedback, there is no doubt that Steven Corner is being inconsiderate and selfish, and also prove DBKL is not acting accordingly !
DBKL, we the rakyat deserve an explanation and your actions accordingly!! Our government shall not be seen as corrupted…
Sad incident…
It is disgusting to still have such nuts around who goes around bullying and using “agencies” to proof they have the power to do that. This is exactly like what we see in some Indian movies which I think he could have learn from. 🙂
YES, I too will boycott Steven’s Corner. And I fully encourage others to do so immediately. Drive them out of OUG before this gangster Steven hurt someone else.
Boycott—- why in the first place support gangster mamak shops… never supported them fron the start- Police should take action fast and not sit on it for so long- these stupid fellows think they are big, must teach them a lesson- put him behind bars and remove his license
this is a very disturbing issue. in malaysia this is common stories that we hear everyday. police are easily bribed. i wonder how they feel if their own father is punched in public. boycott and legeal action must be taken. sickening malaysia. teresa, tq for highlighting to public
Yeah…………..come on everyone…lets boycott this ungrateful gangster mamak shop….. Where will mamak shops be without us the RAKYAT supporting them all these years????
I used to talk about them being different and serving good food…. now I will tell everone to BOYCOTT STEVEN’S CORNER…..
I was a great patronizer of these so called steven’s corner, but there was one time we went there to eat and order a curry crab, when our order arrived i realized that the crab is not fresh and the smell is bad so I complained to one of the manager but i got nothing in return, to think that we are paying too much and they already know that we are a regular customer at least they should have done something about the complain, but they did nothing. From then on I promised myself not to go there anymore then this news came about their behavior and their doings I really feel bad hat I’ve contributed much money for that restaurant, it’s true their food is expensive compare to other restaurants. During my visit there, i noticed most of the customers are Chinese and yet he have the courage to punch an elderly Chinese fellow, that is very disrespectful, I am a foreigner and I have experienced a lot of police matter…. and honestly? all I can say is they are not really polite….. sorry to say this but I’m just being honest.
Steven Corner is not only placing tables and chairs all over causing inconvenience to the neigbouring shops and public, hence their foreign workers are ruth and lansi because got many MPAJ,DBKL, Bukit Aman and gangsters behind to protecting them. So please everyone BOYCOTT STEVEN’S CORNER….. “1 Malaysia”
Never like to petronise mamak restaurant. u order a drink, he will ask “makan?” with certain slang. u reply nanti, he will ask “makan?”sometimes “makin?” Irritated, u look at him only to see him looking straight into your eyes with his pen ready on his note book. It is as if u must eat there…
My various race Malaysian friends said “they make the money and will go back.” Build palace back home and then come back again to make more. But they are smart, hardworking, supply cheap food, provide jobs to lots of restaurant helpers, so they should be rich. If it’s not true, any better reason?
boycott……..
I believe this is how police keep thier KPI trend low! Unofficial and unrecorded police report will not be accounted for thier performance index.
What is the progress of the case now? really “settled” by themselves as what the police asked them to do? Wow…. Malaysia Boleh !! One crime case reduce!
Deteriorating moral values in the society…does not matter whether is a young man hit an elderly, or what race hit another race… bullying and fighting is not accepted…
What more the fight is initiated by the person who places tables and chairs outside the other party’s shop causing inconvience to the latter??