KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — Sure, there are still many questions surrounding the murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu.
But they were not answered by a story which appeared in the centre-left French newspaper Liberation today
The article repeats a series of allegations that have been circulating for some time on the Internet.
These allegations have remained just that — allegations.
No evidence has been provided to show Datuk Seri Najib Razak was in any way linked to the murder.
The Liberation mentions the existence of a photograph which purportedly shows Najib, Altantuya and her lover Abdul Razak Baginda in a Paris nightclub.
But the newspaper does not publish the said photograph.
The newspaper also makes a series of allegations about Abdul Razak’s alleged involvement as an intermediary in arms deals for Najib.
Huge commissions are mentioned. However, no documents are cited to substantiate the story.
“Najib has already responded to these allegations. He has sworn on the Quran that he has never met her. What else can he do?” an aide to the deputy prime minister told The Malaysian Insider.
The aide said the article seemed to be part of a concerted effort to smear Najib as he prepares to take office as Malaysia’s sixth prime minister.
It is hard not to agree with the aide.
While there are many Malaysians who would love to believe these allegations against Najib are true, the fact remains that no concrete evidence has been produced.
If there is indeed evidence of any wrongdoing, then sure, the deputy prime minister deserves to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Still, the public do deserve some answers. There are reasons why Malaysians find it easy to believe such allegations against Najib.
Abdul Razak, who was acquitted of abetment in the murder, was indeed a close associate of Najib.
The two men facing a death sentence if they are found guilty of murdering the Mongolian apparently took instructions from DSP Musa Safri, Najib’s former aide-de-camp.
But a hatchet job on Najib now without any clear evidence brings nothing fresh to the table for Malaysians.
Leslie Lau is Consultant Editor to The Malaysian Insider

written by Andrew, March 05, 2009
written by Judge, March 05, 2009
UMNO is the king of Malaysia, controlling everything.
Even Najis is killer so what? Even we know he is highly corrupted so what?
What can MACC do?
What can PDRM do?
What can FRU do?
All of them only know the way to lick their boss shoes.
We MUST send the killer to hell and also to return the justice for Malaysia before it sinks and bankrupts.
written by Ari, March 05, 2009
written by MalaysianForever, March 05, 2009
When he is produced in court, trust me, all the evidences will surface.
Give it a try.
I certainly do not want a murdered, or an accomplice to the murder, be my country's Prime Minister..
Najib, just agree to cooperate, if you are innocent, don't be afraid.
Since he is not longer the Minister of Defence, and Pak Lah is, than as minister of defence, and the current Prime Minister, please also investigate the series of allegations about Abdul Razak’s alleged involvement as an intermediary in arms deals for Najib.
Do it, then the nation will respect you.
written by Steven Tan, March 05, 2009
You yourself mention that the 2 policemen apparently took instruction from the DSP. If the prosecution is really interested to find out who ordered the murder, then why did they not put the DSP on the stand? The public can not be blamed for drawing their own conclusions when no attempt has been made to identify the culprit....the one with the motive.
written by Durain Besar, March 05, 2009
Leslie Lau or MI under pressure?
The article is redundant, whatever it might mean to you.
written by batcha, March 05, 2009
written by zik, March 05, 2009
masakan pokok bergoyang jika tiada angin..!!
written by Hamba, March 05, 2009
written by Lee Ming, March 05, 2009
The police and the prosecution are not doing their job. In this case, many people wonder if it is deliberately so to protect someone higher up.
written by MOHDKHIR, March 05, 2009
NOW WITH THE ABOVE REPORTING BY A FOREGN CORRESPONDENT FROM BANGKOK, NAJIB HAS TO
IMMEDIATELY ACT ON THE FOREGIN PRESS REPORTER AND HAVE HIS NAME CLEARED IN AN OPEN COURT.
IF HE DOES NOT DO THAT, THEN IT IS A CLEAR CUT CASE THATG HE IS INVOLVED IN THE ALTANTUYAS MURDER.
JUSTICE MUST BE SEEN
written by Hoot, March 05, 2009
written by fisher, March 05, 2009
When immigration records can be deleted and such deletion not investigated at all; accused in murder trials can go free upon personal affidavits; when millions of the nation's reserves are spent on (unnecessary?) commissions; when persons in high places are not even mentioned in judicial trials let alone investigated; when patriotic malaysians who speak out are threatened under the draconian ISA; when witnesses disappear without a trace; when so many instances of perceived abuses are highlighted but never investigated; when elected state governments are usurped and others threatened with the same; etc. Do you perceive the drift?
Do you still perceive there is a hatchet job?
written by Jason, March 05, 2009
Why want to portray the fellow as a victim of a smear campaign? The thing is: ask yourself first, did Malaysia's first 5 PMs open themselves to such scandals? As such there is no one to blame except himself.
written by Hang Tuah, March 05, 2009
The Liberation is a French newspaper...okay.
The damned photo of Najib, Altantuya and Abdul Razak Baginda taken in a Paris nightclub...okay.
What is the name of the Paris nightclub???
Where is the photo???
Who took the picture???
Can the reporters of the Liberation verify the story???
Okay, Najib should sue this newspaper...Give them 24 hours to show the proof, otherwise this story is damaging to your reputation (what reputation do you have???) - Sue them for millions euros...
How about this???? Either you sue them, or the public will think this story is true and there is existence of such photo - this damned photo...you and Altantuya, and you said YOU NEVER MET HER and YOU NEVER KNEW HER!!!! You swore with your hand on the Quran - that is serious>>>So serious, you must challenge the LIBERATION, French newspaper -
written by rocky, March 05, 2009
written by sy, March 05, 2009
we do need evidence! but is it our duty to produce it? or you want to kill this 'forum' because of lack of evidence? what we really need now is wisdom. you may be dissappointed by the 'progress' but let me ask you one thing? if you are the one with evidence, would you come forward right now to reveal it? If you can't even answer this, please stop asking for evidence as nobody ask you to be the judge. you are free to join 'forum', however.
mind you, how 'much' evidence that our superb police force manage to gather in mongolian lady's case? today i just read a caution statement that does not even make it to the court. no evidence was provided for every single mystery of this particular case. motive? on order or instruction etc.
i can imagine somehow evidence will 'disappear' from this case. with the hardworking effort prosecution, defense and police for years we still cannot find much evidence. one was already acquitted and here you are, asking for evidence. do you still think that it is wise to surrender any evidence to authority?
written by Ray, March 05, 2009
written by Bluekinetic, March 05, 2009
and all those unanswer question, ie, Tuya's entry record had been erased, sms between Najib and Razak ( from Bala SD)..etc. With all this and most important -The MOTIVE, i have to keep my doubt for Najib and Razak.
well, Razak is walking free now. It matches with Najib sms to him. There must be someone provide instructions at top who has the real MOTIVE, but now, all walking free. Why? Because we have a corrupted Court.
written by DB, March 05, 2009
"Aku Toyota hereby bersumpah, aku tak ‘makan kopi’....“ hahaha...
Anyone here believes him?
written by swipenter, March 05, 2009
written by ZH, March 05, 2009
It's really damaging M'sia as a whole (not only your goodself, Najib) if what been written are nothing but lies.
written by Caretaker, March 05, 2009
Go to the Court/s and answer to the allegations, irrespective of your Creed, Colour or Status, as ALL human beings are being created equal unless you are an animal.
Why fear the Courts when one has not committed any crime?
written by DB, March 05, 2009
Sue sue sue, sue them....
Don't worry, as long as you are innocent, sue them
There are 3million UMNO members and many many NGOs and independents backing you.
Sue em! Don't give face. Sue 'em
(meanwhile start calling the Frencie Nicolas Sarkozy, "Mr Sarkozy, I pay you 50million to gantung license Liberation tu...."
Mr Sarkozy:"I pay you 100million if you show me the photo"....)
(Dare you lo)
(double dare you lo)
written by Missy, March 05, 2009
Sane people can just "smell" the shit that he, Najis is..!!
Down with the najis!!!
written by ZH, March 05, 2009
you'll notice this is actually a good piece from Leslie.
Cheers!
written by aru malek, March 05, 2009
Come on ! pemuda umno, don't be shame , be brave like in the parliment lately, show off yr royalty to your big boss . he is in big shit trouble now.
Someone is making a big BIG laugh stock for Malaysia, send yr hero berut kj, hantu toyo to UN for rally.
Do it , see how strong the rakyat can support your all.
written by Dingy, March 06, 2009
written by ali mohd, March 06, 2009
written by faizal, March 06, 2009
written by Matureman07, March 06, 2009
We want to know why nobody pursue this? It has to be someone powerful otherwise how dare the Director General of Immigration take this unlawful instruction.
written by K, March 06, 2009
written by 600, March 06, 2009
written by johan, March 06, 2009
It is hard not to agree with the aide"
So, now the "WHOLE WORLD" ia also conspiring to smear this "MR NICE najib" guy. "it is hard not to agree with the aide??". This writer, try very hard to walk a thin line, but one can easily read thru' his intention. With this sentence, you mean also the Liberation(FRANCE) is also out to smear "this extremly wonderful, sensitive kind hearted (entertaining an unknown "saiful"to get a grant at his home)najis" from being PM?? Please dun take us for a bunch of idiots.
written by BillyJoe, March 07, 2009
written by Dominic Charles, March 08, 2009
written by Charles F. Moreira, March 23, 2009
Leslie,
A question which has crossed my mind is that if that photo linking Najib to Altanntuya exists, why is it not published by the foreign media and circulating all over the Internet?
I'm no Najib lover or supporter but from a dispassionate perspective, the fact that it is not all over the Internet suggests that that supposed photo does not exist.
If it exists in print in Malaysia, what's so difficult to scan it and post it to someone outside Malaysia to send to the foreign media and bloggers.
Also, pretty as she may be, Altantuya was no angel in this sordid episode.
written by Kevin, March 23, 2009
written by Malaysian, April 02, 2009
So I should believe Najib is clean after all, but my "ABC" tell me, if you say "A" and the next is "B" and another is 'C".
A) Altantuya is close to Razak Baginda? YES!
B) Razak baginda is close to Najib? YES!
C) Najib should know Altantuya through Razak bagina? Yes and No, or Maybe! but it should be!
D) Why was Altantuya murdered?
1) She was a criminal? No or I Dont know!
2) She was a spy? I Dont know!
3) She shoot and killed herself with a bomb? Unbelievable!
Conclusion? I Still want to know why she was murdered! what was the motive? Why were Razak baginda and Najib never called to testify in the court when they know every people was thinking they were involved?
Because of this puzzle, I still believe that Najib know Altantuya after all.
written by ernest, April 02, 2009
I am not against or for who is right or wrong but without fiscal evidence we should'nt link it together.
However simple logic can let you know who might be involved,
1. why the special police force (body guard) link to this murder? why not ordinary policemen? who is the superior, was he question? who this superior is answerable to? MY kid who doesn't study law also ask the same questions, wandering what the judges and lawyer is doing in the court?
2. can you please tell me where in malaysia you can get free C4 even to the extent able to discard the remaining away, even a toy gun sometime it is so difficult to get not to mention about C4.
3. This is what we call play real stupidity and expect the citizen not to rumour about it.
4.Lattest ban by the stupid ministry of home affair for the 3 by-election, the malay saying SIAPA MAKAN CILI SIAPA RASA PEDAS.
5. You answer the about and make your own judgement




