Sirul Azhar Umar (pic from Malaysiakini)

In the conclusion to the decade-long trial for the murder of Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu’s murder, questions are being asked as to why the faces of the killers have been hidden from public view.

Malaysiakini reported Facebook users expressing their discontentment with the out-of-the-norm police procedure that allowed that two to cover their faces.

“Show us their faces. I’m sure the public would gladly help you and locate them,” said Facebook user Jason Tan.

Another Facebook user Stephen Matthews said, “Let’s see their faces. Since he is now a condemned murderer and a wanted man, why hide their faces? Unless of course they are helping the country with national security issues like Paul Puah.”

On January 13 the Federal Court delivered the death sentence to Sirul Azhar Umar and chief inspector Azilah Hadri for killing Altantuya and blowing up her body.

Until yesterday, the public did not know the faces of the duo, as they were concealed since the beginning of court proceedings in the murder case.

Azilah Hadri (pic from Malaysiaki

Segambut Mp Lim Lip Eng in a statement today echoed netizens’ sentiments.

“The Inspector General of the Police Khalid A and the authorities must explain why the wrongdoers are given preferential treatment, hiding their true identities from the public and the media.”

“What is the reason for hiding the faces of both the killers everytime they appeared in court until found guilty.”

He also asked that the IGP confirm that the two pictures revealed (right) by Bukit Aman Police Headquarters yesterday was not from ten years ago, when Mongolian model Altantuya was killed.