101 East Murder In Malaysia - Sirul Umar Speaks | World Exclusive Interview with Sirul Azhar Umar
A 101 East exclusive with a man convicted of Malaysia’s most controversial murder after his surprise release from 9 years detention in Australia. A 101 East world exclusive with a man convicted of Malaysia’s most shocking murder. Published on Friday 24 November 2023. In 2006, Mongolian woman, Altantuya Shaariibuu, was abducted, shot and blown up with military-grade explosives in Malaysia. Two policemen were convicted, but no motive was ever established. It’s long been suspected the case was linked to now-jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who denies any involvement. The junior policeman, Sirul Azhar Umar, left Malaysia in late 2014 just before he was sentenced to death for the murder. For almost a decade, he was held in detention in Australia, unable to be extradited because he faced execution. Now free, he’s speaking out for the first time in a world exclusive.
101 East reports on the people and events shaping the Asia Pacific region. Bold, untold stories from across Asia and the Pacific. Al Jazeera’s in-depth, weekly current affairs programme from the world’s most populated region.
Primary Title
- 101 East
Episode Title
- Murder In Malaysia - Sirul Umar Speaks | World Exclusive Interview with Sirul Azhar Umar
Date Broadcast
- Friday 24 November 2023
Start Time
- 12 : 32
Finish Time
- 12 : 58
Duration
- 26:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- 101 East reports on the people and events shaping the Asia Pacific region. Bold, untold stories from across Asia and the Pacific. Al Jazeera’s in-depth, weekly current affairs programme from the world’s most populated region.
Episode Description
- A 101 East exclusive with a man convicted of Malaysia’s most controversial murder after his surprise release from 9 years detention in Australia. A 101 East world exclusive with a man convicted of Malaysia’s most shocking murder. Published on Friday 24 November 2023. In 2006, Mongolian woman, Altantuya Shaariibuu, was abducted, shot and blown up with military-grade explosives in Malaysia. Two policemen were convicted, but no motive was ever established. It’s long been suspected the case was linked to now-jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who denies any involvement. The junior policeman, Sirul Azhar Umar, left Malaysia in late 2014 just before he was sentenced to death for the murder. For almost a decade, he was held in detention in Australia, unable to be extradited because he faced execution. Now free, he’s speaking out for the first time in a world exclusive.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Notes
- The following advisory precedes this episode of Al Jazeera English's "101 East", "Murder in Malaysia: Sirul Umar Speaks" for Friday 24 November 2023: Warning — This film contains some images of flash photography throughout.
Genres
- Community
- Current affairs
- Documentary
- Interview
Contributors
- Mary Ann Jolley (Producer)