SHAH ALAM, March 21 -- The father of the late fireman Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim today pleaded for justice and appropriate action against those responsible for the events leading to his son's death.

Taking the stand as the 23rd witness in the inquest of his son's death, Mohd Kassim Abd Hamid, 63, remained calm during today's proceedings before Coroner Rofiah Mohamad Mansor.

"I understand my son died in a riot, I plead for action by the authorities be taken against those who planned and participated in the riots.

"I want to just ask for justice concerning my son's death, I plead to all those concerned to judge the death of my child in fairness," said the farmer from Alor Setar, Kedah.

Mohd Kassim told the court Adib's death was a great ...