Home Ministry focuses on court directives to reopen investigations into Raymond Koh and Amri Che Mat cases and locate missing pastor
PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry is giving full attention to implementing court directives regarding the disappearances of pastor Raymond Koh and activist Amri Che Mat.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed this includes reopening investigations into both cases.
He stated his current focus is on the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s ruling that outlined two key instructions for police.
“I met with the AGC team handling this case last Friday,” Saifuddin told reporters after attending the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons event, yesterday.
“My focus now is on the court’s directives requiring the police to do two things.”
“The first is to resume investigations and the second is to establish the whereabouts of Pastor Koh – to bring him forward and show him.”
Amri Che Mat was reported missing on November 24, 2016, while Raymond Koh disappeared on February 13, 2017.
On November 5, the court ordered the government to pay damages totaling RM3,264,457.52 to Amri’s wife Norhayati Mohd Ariffin.
The court also ordered over RM37 million in damages to Koh’s wife Susanna Liew.
Both women had filed lawsuits against the government and police over their husbands’ disappearances.
On a separate matter, Saifuddin said police will take appropriate action to track down Indira Gandhi’s former husband Muhammad Riduan Abdullah.
Muhammad Riduan is wanted in connection with a child custody case.
This follows news portal reports alleging he remains in Malaysia and benefits from government aid schemes.
“I will continue to ensure that the police take the necessary steps,” Saifuddin added.
“I haven’t received any briefing on the matter yet, but I will request one.” – Bernama
