The much-anticipated conference call today between PAS information chief Mahfuz Omar with fugitive police commando Sirul Azhar Umar proved an anti-climax, with Sirul saying he had nothing to say at the present time.

"I fully respect the authority of the Australian government under whose protection I am and I need to respect Australia. I do not wish to make a  statement at this moment. However, I will try to make a statement at a more approprate time.

"I would also like to thank all Malaysian media for their coverage and I would to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Australian government, which has provided me with full protection, besides safe and comfortable accomodation," Sirul said.