I think it is unwise to charge Mas Selamat in an open court.
Similar to the reporters, the police also have sources that they
cannot reveal. This may create more problem as there may be things
that the police cannot reveal. If in open court, more would be
revealed to the public. It would be of interest to most of us but
also to the criminals or terrorists.
You want them to know the possible targets that could be
attacked and have a rough idea how to do it? You want them to know
how the police track down criminal so that they can aviod it much
easier next time?
Think about it…
Why not?
The so-called 20th hijacker Moussaoui was hauled to court,
likewise Al-Qaeda terrorist mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and
Abu Zubayda if i am not wrong. What is Mas Selamat compared to this
kingpins?
Crucial intelligence how-to or SOP need not be revealed to the
public. Just hightlight his involvement and plans to conduct
terrorist incidents. Combating terror is one thing, but desecending
to their level is another.