After cops say RM5 angpows likely behind Julau gangsterism case, MP clarifies lucky money was meant for children
SIBU, Feb. 16 -- The RM5 angpows distributed on February 11 in Pakan during Chinese New Year visiting were meant for children, clarified Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng.
In a statement today, Sng said the angpows were for luck and the preservation of Chinese customs.
His clarification comes after Julau police chief DSP Andam Sulin revealed the four men arrested on February 12 for suspected gangsterism in Pakan were said to have been dissatisfied with the RM5 angpows Sng had given them.
In response Sng said: "At 12.30pm, I came across the gangsters at an open house and they asked for angpows. I told them that it was small money but since they insisted, I would give it to them for luck.
"After 20 minutes, the head of the gang returned an angpo...
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