THERE IS NO ESCAPE: Najib, Gani must respond to the latest Altantuya allegations

Written by  Gobind Singh Deo

Malaysia will forever remain in a dark cloud over the killing of Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu because of the failure on part of our criminal justice system to secure complete justice for her.

We have failed until now to explain why Altantuya was killed and more importantly who directed her killing.

The recent claims by Deepak Jaikishan surrounding the making of a statutory declaration has added more fuel into a fire which just cannot seem to be put out.

The Attorney General Tan Sri Gani Patail, should respond to the allegations made by Deepak that "justice has not yet been done "in the case involving Altantuya

WHO ORDERED THE KILLING?

Deepak was earlier reported as saying:

"Whoever actually killed her, who actually instructed her killing, should be responsible. They must take the responsibility."

This question has been asked again and again. The AG should tell us, who ordered the killing and why? This is the most important aspect of the case which has not been answered until now.

This angle ought to have been probed further during the trial of those who were charged with her murder. It is basic in all cases like this that motive is established. The prosecution owe the family of the deceased and the general public a duty here.

DEAFENING SILENCE

It is also surprising to note the Prime Ministers silence in this matter.

The Prime Minister has in past cases involving suspicious deaths, recognized the need for full 'no stone unturned' inquiries so as to get to the truth and so as to find justice and closure for the deceased and the families of the deceased.

Why is it different with Altantuya? Why are we not pressing for answers to these most important aspects of the case? Isn't the Prime Minister as head of the government interested to know what actually happened more so given the manner in which the murder was executed?

JUSTICE MUST BE DONE

It is said that "Justice must not only be done, it must be seen to be done".

I challenge the Prime Minister to direct a full inquiry into these aspects of this case. We must get to the truth. The truth must prevail.

With the election looming, the Prime Minister cannot afford to have this problem hoovering over his head. If he feels there is no need for further inquiry, and that the earlier investigations have answered all questions, then he should tell us, what does the investigation reveal?

Who ordered the killing of Altantuya and why?

GOBIND SINGH DEO is the DAP MP for Puchong

Source: http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=45181:justice-for-altantuya-pm-ag-must-respond&Itemid=2

Don't be a publicity seeker, Musa Hassan, tell the truth why the crime rate surged

Written by  Robert Phang

I was invited to attend the NKRA Reducing Crime International Panel Review Session dialogue on 5th July 2012. There were four (4) experienced crime experts, namely Deputy Commissioner of Police Raja Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Singapore Police Force, Mr. Peter Clarke, Former Director of Counter Terrorist Command of the London Metropolitan Police, Sr. Asst. Commissioner of Police Mr. Teng How Kong, Director of Management of the Hong Kong Police Force and Mr. Timothy Deeds, Chief Regional Officer for the regional US Embassies in Asia.

The dialogue was very well received and attended by Home Minister Y.B. Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin Hussein Onn, Y.B. Senator Dato’ Sri Idris Jala, YDH Tan Sri Ismail Bin Haji Omar and other top ranking PDRM officers. It was a fruitful exchange of views and experience relating to the different levels of crime prevention and fighting crime.

According to statistics revealed by PEMANDU in the dialogue, the crime rate surged in Malaysia from 2006 to 2009. (2001 – 156,401, 2002 – 148,978, 2003 – 156,238, 2004 – 156,363, 2005 – 157,365, 2006 – 196,780, 2007 – 209,582, 2008 – 211,645, 2009 – 209,817, 2010 – 177,520, 2011 – 157,891). We will notice on record that prior to 2006, the crime rate was under control.

Massive transfer of officers

In 2010, the crime rate was reduced significantly. It was also on record that from 2006 to 2009, there was a massive transfer of experienced crime busting CID officers. This inevitably may have caused the rise in crime rate between 2006 and 2009.

The crime index in fact was long introduced by PDRM and was reliable because of the Police Reporting System (PRS). A point to note, the statistics from 2006 – 2009, the serving IGP was none other than Ex-IGP Y.Bhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Musa Hassan. If at all, the system was not functioning well, Musa should have put in more efforts to “redress” the issue, being the IGP in that period.

The Government under the leadership of YAB Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Abdul Razak, Home Minister YB Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin Hussein Onn, YDH IGP Tan Sri Ismail, DIGP Tan Sri Dato’ Khalid and his team of officers, together with PEMANDU and MCPF have definitely put in pain-staking efforts to implement the crime prevention programmes.

Since the crime rate significantly increased under Musa’s tenure as IGP, I ponder to ask for Musa to seriously give a very truthful explanation; why did crime surge during his tenure? Was the surge due to the sudden massive transfer of experienced PDRM officers, resulting in a vacuum for the PDRM to combat crime? In light of the foregoing facts, please don’t be a “SOUR GRAPE” or “PUBLICITY SEEKER”.

Publicity seeker

If Musa is sincerely concerned or intends to prevent and fight crime, then MUSA must do so together with the current PDRM leaders who have been transparent, down to earth, well cultured and determined leaders of the force.

Musa, please show your sincerity or otherwise, please keep your mouth shut. For the people and country, you must show your wholehearted support for the Reducing Crime NKRA.

The truth and past record will augur well of your performance during your 2006 – 2009 tenure. We, the Rakyat, are not ignorant or stupid. Please do not insult the Nation’s intelligence.

Tan Sri Robert Phang is a former member of the MACC advisory panel

Source: http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=36484:dont-be-a-publicity-seeker-musa-hassan-tell-the-truth-why-the-crime-rate-surged-robert-phang&Itemid=2