KUALA LUMPUR: The inquest into the fatal shooting of three men in Durian Tunggal, Melaka, on Nov 24 last year has not been deliberately delayed, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
The Home Minister said the date for the proceedings has yet to be fixed as it remains subject to the court's case management process.
He said Bukit Aman's Criminal Investigation Department filed an application with the Melaka court on Aug 11 to obtain a date for the inquest but is still awaiting a response.
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"The government wishes to emphasise that the inquest proceedings have not been deliberately delayed.
"The decision to conduct the inquest was made following a comprehensive investigation, including a review of the evidence obtained and compliance with further instructions and requirements from the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC)," he said in a written parliamentary reply dated Monday (Nov 2).
RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong) had asked when the inquest into the Durian Tunggal shooting was expected to begin and the reasons for the delay.
Elaborating, Saifuddin Nasution said police had conducted a thorough investigation into the Nov 24, 2025 incident, which resulted in the deaths of three people.
Following a review of the investigation papers and all evidence submitted by the police, he said the AGC decided on July 20 this year that an inquest should be conducted under Section 339(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
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He said the Home Ministry would ensure that the police extend their full cooperation to the court and the AGC throughout the proceedings.
"The government respects the independence of the judicial process and will not prejudge any findings of the court," he said.
Saifuddin Nasution stressed that the inquest was essential to establishing the cause and actual circumstances surrounding the three deaths.
"The inquest proceedings are important to ensure that the cause and actual circumstances of the deaths can be determined through a transparent, fair and lawful process," he said.
He reiterated that the scheduling of the proceedings was ultimately a matter for the court, with the authorities awaiting confirmation of the hearing date.
