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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 28 – It is unlikely that Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein will convince Beijing to stop the arrest of fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, even though the former minister has already shared links close to the most powerful Chinese leaders, analysts of international relations said.
Hishammuddin had volunteered earlier last week to "leverage" his contacts in Beijing to try to locate the wanted brain, known as Jho Low, behind the financial scandal of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Although he did not explain in detail how he had planned to do this, analysts believe that Umno's leader will likely rely on informal links – established during his tenure as Minister of Finance. 39 Interior at the time – with Meng Jianzhu, his direct counterpart who was the minister of the Communist Republic. of public security at the time.
In any case, requests for information exchange and extradition are very bureaucratic and complex processes that can only be negotiated between governments, which means that Hishammuddin has no authority.
"Hisham has maintained close relations with Meng even after being appointed Defense Minister and became Secretary of the Central Commission of Political and Legal Affairs of the Chinese Communist Party," Malay Mail Shahirman Lockman, Senior Analyst at the Malay, said. Institute of Strategic and International Studies. .
"Informal contacts like this one might be helpful. But I do not think it will give him a major advantage over what the government is able to achieve, "he added.
Low has been charged in absentia with money laundering and remains wanted for investigations into the 1MDB scandal.
The newly elected Pakatan Harapan government had already asked Interpol to locate the fugitive born in Penang.
On Monday, Hishammuddin surprised the public by revealing a planned visit to China to the press, where he said he was ready to approach his contacts to discuss Low's dismissal in Malaysia.
Shahirman, however, said it would be more effective for the former minister to share information with Putrajaya about the whereabouts of Low, who is believed to be in China and Taiwan, although that its precise location remains unknown.
"I think it's up to Hishammuddin to share his information about Jho Low's whereabouts rather than trying to personally try," he said.
"Share it with the Malaysian government because extradition demands must be made between governments."
Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun said yesterday that he welcomed the offer of the former Minister of National Defense to take advantage of his relations in China to obtain the extradition of Low .
Without touching the motive of the former Vice President of Umno, Fuzi said that there was no law preventing him from guaranteeing the arrest of Low or his Father.
Whether the motive of Hishammuddin is political or authentic remains unknown. The former minister said his efforts were solely motivated by the pursuit of justice.
Even in this case, the Umno leader's approach is considered very unconventional, especially since he knows that any extradition effort can only be done through official channels.
"The way Hishammuddin would like to proceed in this area is not entirely clear. Usually, this kind of problem is dealt with by law enforcement authorities, "said Oh Ei Sun, international relations analyst on Sino-Malaysian relations.
"I do not know what to add except that it's not a normal practice," he added.
Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad said that his government welcomed the offer of Hishammuddin, while stating that no state support would be provided to the former Minister of Foreign Affairs. ; Umno.
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