Mongolia protests Malaysia’s handling of a 20-year-old murder case
Malaysia has faced diplomatic pressure from Mongolia following the country's protest over the handling of a 20-year-old murder case involving a Mongolian woman. The case, which remains unresolved, has long been a sensitive issue between the two nations. Altantuya Shaariibuu was killed in a jungle outside Kuala Lumpur in October 2006, allegedly by military-grade explosives.
Two former police officers, who were bodyguards to former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, were convicted of her murder. However, their verdict was overturned by Malaysia's Court of Appeal in January 2023, reducing the damages awarded to the family. Mongolia's special envoy, Zandanshatar Gombojav, called for a fair review of the court decision, the return of one of the convicted officers, and an examination of new evidence.
The envoy emphasized the importance of obtaining justice for Altantuya's family, who have endured significant loss without any definitive answers.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Altantuya case: Mongolia seeks fair consideration of family's legal challenge nst.com.my
- Mongolia hantar démarche berkait kes Altantuya freemalaysiatoday.com
