Kuala lumpur: A reinvestigation into the disappearances of activist Amri Che Mat and pastor Raymond Koh will be conducted transparently and without interference to ensure justice is fully upheld. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed the government's commitment to executing the court's directives to reinvestigate the cases.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Saifuddin Nasution emphasized the government's respect for the rule of law and its dedication to uncovering the truth. The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has promptly set up an investigative team, led by an assistant commissioner, to review initial investigation papers, reports from the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam), and special task force reports, while also collecting new evidence. The minister urged anyone with information to assist the police.

Amri was reported missing on November 24, 2016, and Koh on February 13, 2017. On November 5, the Kuala Lumpur High Court ordered the government to pay significant damages to Amri's wife, Norhayati Mohd Ariffin, and Koh's wife, Susanna Liew.

Saifuddin Nasution stated that the police have been instructed to submit progress reports to the Attorney-General every two months. Although the Attorney-General has decided to appeal the court's decision, the government remains committed to respecting the ruling and implementing the reinvestigation orders.

He clarified that the appeal by the Attorney-General is based on financial commitments, but it does not diminish the government's commitment to justice. The government prioritizes upholding universal justice over financial concerns.

In response to Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh's questions, Saifuddin Nasution highlighted the government's decision not to appeal Amri's wife's request for the special task force report as evidence of the government's transparency and commitment to justice.

Addressing a question from Dr Abdul Ghani Ahmad on the potential introduction of a specific law for enforced disappearance, Saifuddin Nasution stated that existing laws are sufficient to address such cases. He also explained that the difference in compensation amounts for the families of Koh and Amri was due to different legal bases for their claims, not unequal treatment.