Those who know the motives for the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder must come forward to safeguard the credibility of the judicial and police institution, said PAS information chief Mahfuz Omar.
He also disputed former police chief Musa Hassan claim that the motive no longer matters because the “main suspect has been acquitted”.
“We question the motive of the murder because the one who had a relationship with Altantuya was Abdul Razak Baginda. What links did Sirul and Azilah have with her?” he asked at a press conference at the PAS headquarters.
Political analyst Abdul Razak was acquitted of abetment in Altantuya’s murder without defence being called, while former police commandos Sirul Azhar and Azilah Hadri were found guilty.
Sirul and Azilah were assigned as bodyguards to then Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.
Musa, who was inspector-general of police during the murder investigation yesterday, told Malaysiakini that the murder motive need not be a concern anymore given the outcome of the trial.
“The main suspect is the one who knows best what happened,” Musa said.
Mahfuz Omar
Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar earlier said that police investigations had looked into the motive but this was not explored by the prosecution.
Mahfuz said he will also seek a meeting with the Australian high commissioner to Malaysia to find out the status of Sirul who is now held in Sydney.
Australian laws bars the government from deporting individuals facing the death penalty in other countries.
“I will call the Australian High Commission to learn of Sirul’s status next week because there are things I need explained,” he said.
“I hope the government will let Sirul live. I believe he was only acting on orders. Let him live, either in Malaysia or overseas.”
Mahfuz earlier visited Sirul’s family in Ipoh, Perak. - M'kini
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