Malaysia Wins Appeal in Suit by Murdered Mongolian’s Family

The family of Altantuya Shaariibuu, who was murdered in 2006 by two bodyguards assigned to protect officials including former Malaysian premier Najib Razak, lost their bid for damages from the Malaysian government after a court upheld its appeal.

The Court of Appeal accepted a petition from the government to overturn the family’s victory in a civil lawsuit first brought more than 18 years ago, Justice Muniandy Kannyappan said on Tuesday via video conference.