'Cops can use Azilah's claim to reopen Altantuya probe'

The police, on their own initiative, can reopen the investigation into the 2006 murder of Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu, according to a former Malaysian Bar president.

Salim Bashir said they do not need to wait for a police report to be made and can rely on the claim by former police commando Azilah Hadri.

During a Federal Court hearing last Thursday, Azilah...