Malaysian Bar: Authorities need to explain why 12 were charged over LTTE links


PETALING JAYA: Now that Attorney General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas has dropped charges against 12 individuals with alleged links to the now-defunct Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), authorities will need to give Malaysians a good answer as to why they were arrested in the first place, says the Malaysian Bar.

Its president Datuk Abdul Fareed Abdul Gafoor (pic) said the AG exercised his discretion to discontinue the case and there was a lack of evidence to prove that the 12 had links to the group based on a statement released by the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC).

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Abdul Fareed , Malaysian Bar , Tommy Thomas , LTTE

Next In Nation

Lahad Datu and Tawau cut off after 50m stretch of road collapses
Johorean shocked to find his vehicle transferred to KL dealership without consent
DBKL fines 31 motorists for misusing bus lane
Kijal assemblyman withdraws appeal against sedition conviction, RM2,000 fine
Biker dies after crashing into parked lorry on Elite Highway
DAP senior leaders must cease attacking each other, warns party veteran
Former director loses RM1.4mil to Facebook investment scheme
Wider access to public universities is not recognition of non-national education, says Education DG
PM Anwar stresses 13MP projects must truly benefit people
Home Ministry handles up to 14,000 cases of unregistered children each year

Others Also Read