EXCLUSIVE After a long hiatus, the father of slain Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu has appealed to the Malaysian courts to hasten the hearing of the RM100 million civil suit he has filed against the government.
Setev Shaariibuu (left), who filed the suit on June 4, 2007, is suing the Malaysian government and those responsible for the gruesome murder of Altantuya in a jungle clearing in Shah Alam on Oct 19, 2006.
In a letter translated into English by his lawyer Mukhsaruul Mijiddorj, Shaariibuu said he has paid a substantial amount of money to the Malaysian court last year.
The money, amounting to RM60,000 as security bond, was paid by the Mongolian government, on behalf of Shariibuu.
However, a year has passed but he has yet to receive any news of the commencement of the court case, Shariibuu lamented.
“The fact that your government does not make positive steps towards the issue raised by Mongolia (may) perhaps adversely impact the interest of hundreds of Mongolians who are studying and living in Malaysia,” he said.
“Despite the fact that the government of Mongolia proposed to discuss the issue by appointing and sending its representatives to Malaysia, it has been one year without any response,” he added.
Karpal frustrated case delayed
Shaariibuu did not elaborate on who and when the representatives he was referring to had come to the country to discuss the matter.
It is learnt that the letter, a copy of which was provided toMalaysiakini, is currently in the possession of Karpal Singh, who is representing Shariibuu in this case on a pro-bono basis.
Earlier this month, Karpal expressed frustration that the hearing of the suit has been delayed as the two police personnel convicted of the murder have filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal.
Karpal said he has written many times to the court for case management of the suit, but has yet to receive a response.
Shaariibuu and his spouse Altantsetseg Sanjaa are now the guardians of Altantuya’s children, one of whom suffers from a medical disorder which requires expensive treatment.
As executors of Altantuya’s estate and on behalf of her dependents, they are also seeking special, aggravated and punitive damages.
MPs’ support sought
Meanwhile, Shaariibuu, via his letter to Karpal, has pleaded for all members of Parliament to support his cause “for the sake of charitable purposes”.
He admitted that Malaysia’s judiciary was fair to have convicted the two policemen - former bodyguards of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak - found guilty of brutally murdering Altantuya five years ago.
Najib’s close confidante and political analysist Abdul Razak Baginda was acquitted of her murder without his defence being called.
Najib, who was then Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister when the incident occurred, has denied any involvement in the case.
It is widely believed that Altantuya acted as the Mongolian translator in Malaysia’s Scorpene submarine purchase from Russia.
Shaariibuu said one of the reasons why he wants the civil suit to commence quickly is that it could help Altantuya’s soul to rest in peace.
“There are vital matters pending such as to resolve the deceased’s funeral and pacify her spirit through charitable attention to the orphaned children,” said Shaariibuu.
“Honoured members of the Parliament of Malaysia, I would like you to pay attention to my request and to treat this issue from the stand worthy of intelligent human beings,” he added.
Setev Shaariibuu (left), who filed the suit on June 4, 2007, is suing the Malaysian government and those responsible for the gruesome murder of Altantuya in a jungle clearing in Shah Alam on Oct 19, 2006.In a letter translated into English by his lawyer Mukhsaruul Mijiddorj, Shaariibuu said he has paid a substantial amount of money to the Malaysian court last year.
The money, amounting to RM60,000 as security bond, was paid by the Mongolian government, on behalf of Shariibuu.
However, a year has passed but he has yet to receive any news of the commencement of the court case, Shariibuu lamented.
“The fact that your government does not make positive steps towards the issue raised by Mongolia (may) perhaps adversely impact the interest of hundreds of Mongolians who are studying and living in Malaysia,” he said.
“Despite the fact that the government of Mongolia proposed to discuss the issue by appointing and sending its representatives to Malaysia, it has been one year without any response,” he added.
Karpal frustrated case delayed
Shaariibuu did not elaborate on who and when the representatives he was referring to had come to the country to discuss the matter.
It is learnt that the letter, a copy of which was provided toMalaysiakini, is currently in the possession of Karpal Singh, who is representing Shariibuu in this case on a pro-bono basis.
Earlier this month, Karpal expressed frustration that the hearing of the suit has been delayed as the two police personnel convicted of the murder have filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal.
Karpal said he has written many times to the court for case management of the suit, but has yet to receive a response.
Shaariibuu and his spouse Altantsetseg Sanjaa are now the guardians of Altantuya’s children, one of whom suffers from a medical disorder which requires expensive treatment.
As executors of Altantuya’s estate and on behalf of her dependents, they are also seeking special, aggravated and punitive damages.
MPs’ support sought
Meanwhile, Shaariibuu, via his letter to Karpal, has pleaded for all members of Parliament to support his cause “for the sake of charitable purposes”.
He admitted that Malaysia’s judiciary was fair to have convicted the two policemen - former bodyguards of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak - found guilty of brutally murdering Altantuya five years ago.
Najib’s close confidante and political analysist Abdul Razak Baginda was acquitted of her murder without his defence being called.Najib, who was then Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister when the incident occurred, has denied any involvement in the case.
It is widely believed that Altantuya acted as the Mongolian translator in Malaysia’s Scorpene submarine purchase from Russia.
Shaariibuu said one of the reasons why he wants the civil suit to commence quickly is that it could help Altantuya’s soul to rest in peace.
“There are vital matters pending such as to resolve the deceased’s funeral and pacify her spirit through charitable attention to the orphaned children,” said Shaariibuu.
“Honoured members of the Parliament of Malaysia, I would like you to pay attention to my request and to treat this issue from the stand worthy of intelligent human beings,” he added.
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