The family also urged the government to clarify its efforts to extradite Sirul from Australia to face justice.
The family of the late Altantuya Shaariibuu has called on the government to investigate allegations made in an affidavit by former police commando Azilah Hadri, who was convicted of the Mongolian woman’s murder.
Lawyer Sangeet Kaur Deo, representing the family, urged the government to launch a formal inquiry into the claims contained in Azilah’s affidavit, including the involvement of high-ranking officials named in it.
She said the affidavit was admitted into court records without objections from the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC).
In his affidavit, Azilah alleged that senior government officials had ordered a covert operation to eliminate and dispose of Altantuya.
“The implications of these allegations directly challenge the integrity of our public institutions, particularly the Royal Malaysia Police.
“If proven true, these claims indicate the exploitation of state institutions for personal agendas by influential individuals, undermining public trust and damaging the nation’s international reputation.
“The government cannot afford to be seen as complicit in a cover-up of this magnitude,” Sangeet said in a statement on Friday (Jan 3).
She warned that any perception of inaction or intentional suppression of the truth would severely damage the credibility of the government and the nation’s standing both locally and internationally.
Sangeet revealed that a formal letter was sent to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail in October last year, with copies to the Prime Minister and the AGC.
However, she said no response or visible action had been taken.
The family also urged the government to clarify its efforts to extradite Sirul Azhar Umar, who was also convicted in Altantuya’s murder, from Australia to face justice.
“This matter transcends political interests and strikes at the core of Malaysia’s values and reputation on the international stage, which has been severely compromised in recent years.
“The ‘Altantuya Scandal’ has long plagued this country and continued refusal to properly investigate this scandal raises serious concerns about the Madani government’s commitment to transparency and accountability,” Sangeet added.