(Sept 16): The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) wants to see justice and accountability in the murder of deputy public prosecutor Kevin Morais, who served the nation proudly at home and abroad.

In a statement tonight, the AGC said that while it respected the separation of functions between investigators and prosecutors, it wanted police to investigate thoroughly to enable the perpetrators to be identified, found and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

"This is the least that Chambers owes one of its own. Morais truly epitomized the adage 'prosecuting without fear and favour'  throughout his long, illustrious career," the statement read.

"It is a deeply felt loss for Chambers, both professionally, as well as personally for his friends and colleagues here."

The AGC, in extending its condolences to Morais' family, said that the DPP would be deeply missed by his colleagues.

"The AGC extends its deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Anthony Kevin Morais on his untimely passing in the course of carrying out his official duties in upholding justice and the rule of law.

"He will also always be  remembered fondly by all those whose lives he has touched in his own inimitable way," it said.

It also said that it would not be cowed by acts of "cowardice and intimidation" against its officers, referring to the fact that Morais was allegedly murdered by the suspect in a corruption case he was prosecuting.

"The rule of law can never be allowed to be undermined if Malaysia is to uphold its parliamentary democracy," the AGC said.

Yesterday, 12 days after Morais was reported missing, police confirmed that he was murdered after human remains were found in a concrete-filled drum in USJ 1, Subang Jaya.

The police said seven people, including a military doctor, were arrested on Tuesday, and the main suspect had led them to the site where Morais' remains were found.

Federal CID director Datuk Seri Mohmad Salleh said the murder was believed to be related to a corruption case in the Shah Alam court that Morais was prosecuting, as the main suspect was involved in the case. – The Malaysian Insider