hmmmmmmm...... serious ar?

Found this in Malaysiakini on the murder of Altantuya. Latest news, DPM Najib did mentioned that he did not know Altantuya during the Ijok By-election, but now the prosecution witness revealed that the murdered Mongolian National had been photographed having a meal with a Malaysian government official named Najib Razak. That was the latest news today by the sixth prosecution witness Burmaa Oyunchimeg, also known as Amy.

This is definitely a contradiction by the DPM and I believe and hope, as a public figure and the second in line of power after the PM, the DPM should come forward to restore the confidence of the DPM office. Statements made in the course of justice are admissible evidence even though may not be directly relevant to the fact in issue.

The contradictions in statements would cause a strong doubt that may to a certain extent create unnecessary tension that may surround the integrity of the DPM's office. As such the DPM must take initiative to let the Malaysian public know the truth OR else there will be a lot of unnecessary speculation and misunderstanding by members of the public regarding the DPM's office.

The Public should also remain calm not to over react and do allow the DPM a chance to clear any doubts in the minds of the public.

©Malaysiakini (Used by permission)

A Mongolian witness caused a stir in court today when she revealed that murdered Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu had been photographed having a meal with a Malaysian government official named Najib Razak.

Burmaa Oyunchimeg, also known as Amy, told the Shah Alam High Court that Altantuya had shown her the photo when she returned from a trip to France.

It is believed that the government official in the photograph is Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, who has close ties with political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda.

The latter has been charged with abetting the murder of Altantuya, 28.

Najib has previously denied that he had personally met the murdered woman and that he heard of her only from newspaper reports after Altantuya was murdered.

This morning, Burmaa, 26, had mentioned the photograph when cross examined by deputy public prosecutor Manoj Kurup.

However, she was cut short by the prosecution when she said the photograph showed Altantuya having a meal with Razak and a “government official.” She was then quizzed on other matters.

About 20 minutes later, lawyer Karpal Singh, who is holding a watching brief for the deceased’s family, sought permission from the court to pose a question on the photograph.

'They had the same name'

This drew protests from the prosecution and a verbal exchange ensued on the relevance of the question. However, judge Mohd Zaki Mohd Yusni granted Karpal permission.

The veteran lawyer then proceeded to ask Burmaa on what was depicted in the photograph.

“She (Altantuya) was having a meal with Razak (Baginda), a Malaysian government official and other people,” she replied.

Karpal then asked her on the identity of the government official, and she replied: “I remember the name Najib Razak, they had the same name. I thought they were brothers. I asked her (Altantuya) if they were brothers.”

This sparked off another exchange between the prosecution and Karpal.

Two police officers - chief inspector Azilah Hadri, 30, and corporal Sirul Azhar Umar, 35 - are charged with the murder of Altantuya.

Prosecutors allege that Abdul Razak and Altantuya met in 2004 and began a whirlwind affair, during which he gave her money.

After they broke up a year later, he allegedly continued to give her money whenever she demanded it. But the payments stopped last year, prompting her to become dissatisfied and travel to Malaysia in October, the prosecution said.

Altantuya was killed by "probable blast-related" injuries in a clearing in Shah Alam after she was driven away from outside Abdul Razak's house in mid-October.

All three accused faced the death penalty.