Inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar said today Sirul's extradition involves the courts and therefore would take time.
"So
we have to wait. There are steps that we have to take before we can
extradite him," he told reporters after the launch of the special
edition of PDRM's die-cast toy car collection today in Kuala Lumpur.When asked on how long the court process would take, he said: "I'm not sure. I can't say because it's going to be a long, legal process.
"We know Australia has laws which prevent them from cooperating with Malaysia when it comes to capital punishment."
The Federal Court had on Jan 13 restored a High Court decision sentencing Sirul and Chief Inspector Azilah Hadri to death for the murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu in 2006.
Sirul fled to Australia before the decision, where Malaysia is facing obstacles getting him back due to the former's law preventing extradition of persons facing the death sentence.
‘Ready for any possibilities’
Meanwhile, on another matter, Khalid said the police were “ready for any possibilities” for the Federal Court judgement in opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s Sodomy II case on Feb 10.
“We are ready for any possibilities. But I believe nothing untoward will happen.
“I believe the people are matured and can accept whatever the verdict may be,” he said.
Next Tuesday, the Federal Court would deliver its judgement on Anwar’s final appeal against his sodomy conviction and five-year prison sentence.
Khalid, meanwhile, also confirmed that the police have opened investigation papers over threats made against Agriculture and Agro-Based Industries Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
“We will investigate under Sections 506-509 of the Penal Code,” he said.
Ismail Sabri had earned the ire of many after he said that the Malays should boycott Chinese traders for refusing to lower the price of goods.
Meanwhile, Khalid also commented on Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Mohamad Hassan, who had announced that under a new ruling, anyone wanting to convert to Islam but whose spouse refused must first divorce.
When asked whether this would help the police in cases involving child custody battles, he said: “I hope so. I hope so it will help (the police).”
Khalid has been criticised over his role in the child custody battle between S Deepa and her Muslim convert husband Izwan Abdullah after he applied to intervene in the case.
74 arrests on Malaysians who had gone to Syria
On the Islamic State (IS) threats in the country, Khalid confirmed that the police have made 74 arrests on Malaysians who have gone and returned from Syria.
When asked to comment on Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein who had said that measures will be taken to increase the security from IS threats in Sabah, Khalid said the police had been increasing security all over the country.
On whether there is, in fact, any IS threats in Sabah, he simply said: “We will be ready if there are any.”
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