NEW DELHI: Describing the disappearance of two F-5E fighter jet engines as a “serious matter”, Malaysian Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail yesterday gave the assurance that his chambers would go all-out to solve the case.“It is a serious matter. To my knowledge, it is two engines, and what makes matters worse is that the loss was discovered about a year later.
“I need a full investigation. I think the public deserves to know,” he said.

It was reported last week that the two Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) F-5E fighter jet engines were missing, prompting the authorities to conduct an investigation.

Abdul Gani admitted that it would not be an easy case as it involved a range of agencies — ministries, transport and forwarding agencies, the security network, and companies involved in repairing engines.

He said the military conducted its own investigation and then decided to lodge a police report more than a year after the engines went missing.

And, about six months ago, the case was referred to the AG’s Chambers for further investigation.

“I have directed my people to conduct a complete check, the entire movement of the two engines, and I want to know where the engines are now.

“This is not a simple matter. It is a concerted effort by a group of people,” he noted.
Abdul Gani was in New Delhi to deliver a lecture of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation (AALCO) lecture series. — Bernama