Those who know the motive behind Altantuya
Shaariibuu’s murder must come forward to safeguard the credibility of
the judiciary and police, said PAS information chief Mahfuz Omar.
He also disputed former police chief Musa Hassan's 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 his defence being called, while former police commandos Sirul Azhar and Azilah Hadri were found guilty and sentenced to death.
Sirul and Azilah were assigned as bodyguards to then Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, who was a close friend of Razak Baginda.
Speaking to Malaysiakini yesterday, Musa, who was inspector-general of police during the murder investigation appeared to indicate that the two ex-policemen were acting under instructions.
"The main suspect (Razak Baginda) is the one who knows best what happened," Musa said.
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.
Meanwhile, Mahfuz said he would also seek a meeting with the Australian high commissioner to Malaysia to find out the status of Sirul who is now held in that country.
Australian law bars the government from deporting individuals facing the death penalty in their home 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," he added.
Mahfuz earlier visited Sirul’s family in Ipoh, Perak.
He also disputed former police chief Musa Hassan's 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 his defence being called, while former police commandos Sirul Azhar and Azilah Hadri were found guilty and sentenced to death.
Sirul and Azilah were assigned as bodyguards to then Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, who was a close friend of Razak Baginda.
Speaking to Malaysiakini yesterday, Musa, who was inspector-general of police during the murder investigation appeared to indicate that the two ex-policemen were acting under instructions.
"The main suspect (Razak Baginda) is the one who knows best what happened," Musa said.
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.
Meanwhile, Mahfuz said he would also seek a meeting with the Australian high commissioner to Malaysia to find out the status of Sirul who is now held in that country.
Australian law bars the government from deporting individuals facing the death penalty in their home 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," he added.
Mahfuz earlier visited Sirul’s family in Ipoh, Perak.
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