Najib should be allowed to return home immediately if court rules in his favour, says lawyer

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Najib should be allowed to return home immediately if court rules in his favour, says lawyer


The former prime minister’s legal team requests expedited High Court ruling on royal decree, with defence insisting he should immediately begin house arrest if court rules in his favour

Updated 2 days ago · Published on 18 Dec 2025 4:30PM

On the AGC submitting a possible appeal, Shafee says it would not affect the immediate implementation of the ruling - December 18, 2025



FORMER Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak may serve the remainder of his prison sentence under home confinement immediately if the High Court grants his judicial review application regarding a royal decree on December 22, his legal team said on Wednesday.


Najib’s lawyer, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, told a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex that the judicial review concerns his client’s personal liberty.

“I wish to emphasise that if the decision goes in our favour, he must serve the remainder of his prison sentence under home detention immediately,” he said.

Shafee acknowledged that preparations at Najib’s residence would be necessary but insisted, “I believe he must be allowed to return home without further delay.”

Asked about the possibility of the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) filing an appeal should the court rule in Najib’s favour, Shafee said it would not affect the immediate implementation of the ruling.

The High Court, originally set to deliver its decision on January 5, advanced the date to December 22 following a request from Najib through his law firm, Shafee & Co, for the ruling to be made earlier, subject to judicial discretion.

In the judicial review, Najib seeks an order that, if the royal decree exists, all or any of the respondents must implement it by transferring him from Kajang Prison to his residence in Kuala Lumpur to serve the remainder of his sentence at home.

Najib has named the Home Minister, the Prisons Commissioner General, the Attorney General, the Pardons Board for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya, the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Legal and Institutional Reforms), the Director General of the Legal Affairs Division in the Prime Minister’s Department, and the Government of Malaysia as respondents.

Among the reliefs sought is a copy of the principal decree from the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong concerning the reduction of Najib’s prison term and fine.

Najib has been serving his sentence at Kajang Prison since August 23, 2022, after being convicted of misappropriating RM42 million from SRC International Sdn Bhd. He filed a royal pardon petition on September 2, 2022, leading the Pardons Board to reduce his prison term from 12 to six years and cut his fine from RM210 million to RM50 million.

On July 3 last year, the High Court had dismissed Najib’s initial application to commence judicial review proceedings, a decision he subsequently appealed to the Court of Appeal.

The High Court also previously ruled that four affidavits supporting Najib’s claims, including statements from UMNO President Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Vice President Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail, amounted to hearsay and could not be admitted as evidence. - December 18, 2025

BN supreme council meeting in Jan to determine MIC's fate - Zahid

BN supreme council meeting in Jan to determine MIC's fate - Zahid


Published: Dec 20, 2025 3:11 PM
Updated: 6:11 PM


BN’s supreme council will be meeting next month to determine the fate of its component member MIC, said the coalition’s chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Zahid also implied that talks on MIC’s potential departure from BN are unlikely to result in a motion at Umno’s upcoming annual general assembly, scheduled to take place from Jan 14-17 next year.

“(The matter) has nothing to do with Umno’s general assembly, as Umno and MIC share the same status within BN.

“We will have a BN supreme council meeting in January next year, and at that time we will decide,” the Umno president told reporters at the sidelines of an event in Sabak Bernam today when asked about the situation surrounding MIC.

Earlier, the deputy prime minister said BN has yet to receive a letter from MIC regarding the party’s motion to leave the coalition.

He also reminded BN component parties to think carefully before deciding to leave a coalition they had been part of for so long, especially given the constantly changing political landscape.

“Among us, don’t say one thing by day and another by night,” Zahid reportedly said on Dec 14 after officiating the Indian Progressive Front (IPF) annual general assembly in Semenyih, Selangor.

“Politics is very dynamic… don’t let it be merely because of being drunk on power from consuming too much intoxicating drink. Decisions are then made without considering that we have been friends for over 70 years.”

‘We’ll decide soon’

In response to Zahid’s apparent warning for MIC not to regret its decision if the party chooses to leave the coalition, MIC president SA Vigneswaran said that while his party is in no rush to decide on the matter, Zahid appeared overly eager for MIC to make a determination.

"MIC does not need to be pressured into making a decision in an unstable political climate.

"Whatever it is, MIC will make a decision soon and inform the BN leadership via letter in the near future," Vigneswaran told Malaysiakini.

MIC president SA Vigneswaran


MIC is understood to be assessing the possibility of leaving BN, partly due to dissatisfaction with its political position, especially after Umno, under Zahid’s leadership, formed a cooperation with Pakatan Harapan to establish the unity government.

In addition to MIC, MCA is also concerned about the allocation of election seats, which they feel favours incumbent parties.

Under the BN–Harapan seat allocation formula, MCA and MIC are expected to receive only a small number of seats to contest in the next general election.

Warisan open to alliances for GE16 - Shafie

Warisan open to alliances for GE16 - Shafie

Jason Santos
Published: Dec 20, 2025 7:00 PM
Updated: 10:00 PM


Contrary to its emphasis on single and local-party strength in the recent Sabah election, Warisan president Shafie Apdal today said the party remains open to cooperation when it comes to the next general election due to be called by 2027.

Shafie said Warisan, the single opposition bloc with 25 seats in the Sabah assembly, had prior opportunities to align with various groups and form a state government but chose instead to hold to its principles of a local party.

“I could have worked with others or formed arrangements to take power. But we have our values.

“For Sabah, I have always said it should ideally be governed by local Sabah-based parties,” he said during a press conference after Warisan's Annual General Meeting in Kota Kinabalu.

Shafie maintained that Warisan is not opposed to collaborating with parties from Peninsular Malaysia, but believes such cooperation is best placed at the national level, rather than being used to shape Sabah’s political direction.

“In the peninsula, we are not against anyone. At the federal level, we cooperate.

“But at the state level, let us govern. We understand what Sabahans want,” he said.

He also noted that Warisan is already cooperating with the federal administration and views the importance of political stability ahead of the next general election.

“We are aligned with the federal government. We must strengthen Sabah, and at the same time ensure stability for the country.

“We do not know what the political situation will look like when the next election comes,” said Shafie, adding that national-level politics remains volatile.

In Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s recent administrative reshuffle, Shafie's brother, Yusof Apdal, also Lahad Datu MP, retained his position as deputy science, technology and innovations minister.

Shafie further cautioned that parties holding strong positions now could easily gain or lose support by the next election, depending on the shifting voters’ sentiments.

Lamag, Kinabatangan by-elections

On the Jan 24 twin by-elections for the Lamag state seat and the Kinabatangan parliamentary seat, Shafie said Warisan has yet to decide whether it will contest, adding that discussions within the party are still ongoing.

“No decision yet. We are not sure whether Umno or other parties will contest.

“We have to listen to the voters first,” he said, expressing concern over another overcrowded contest like the recent Sabah election, where up to 14 candidates contested in a single seat, namely Tulid.

The two seats fell vacant following the passing of the incumbent, former Sabah Umno chief Bung Moktar Radin, on Dec 5.

Earlier today, BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed that Umno will be fielding Bung's son, Naim Kurniawan, in Kinabatangan, while state Umno chief Jafry Arifin has been tasked to decide and announce the candidate for Lamag.

In Lamag, Warisan's candidate Saifullah Lokman polled 372 votes in a six-cornered contest and lost his deposit.

Election complaints

At the same time, Shafie also said Warisan is reviewing alleged election offences before deciding whether to file petitions in several state constituencies.

Expressing dissatisfaction with some of the election losses, he said, “We will look into it. The deadline to file a petition is Jan 29. If there is clear evidence, enforcing the law is very important.”

Shafie, however, said he remains unsure how many seats the party may challenge.

“Do not talk about integrity if there is evidence that election laws were violated.

“We will study it carefully,” he said, adding that the party’s post-mortem is still in progress.

Shafie also encouraged members of the public to come forward if they have credible information.

Warisan previously succeeded in overturning the election result for the Kimanis seat after the 2018 general election, leading to a by-election in 2020.

Bait – A Chinese FT Minister Not Enough To Appease Chinese

Bait – A Chinese FT Minister Not Enough To Appease Chinese


December 19th, 2025 by financetwitter


Before Hannah Yeoh could even begin her new job as the Federal Territories Minister following a major cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the opposition has started attacking her. Not only has she become the first non-Malay to hold the portfolio, which traditionally was reserved to Malay only, she is also the first DAP MP to be given the high-profile job.

With opposition Bersatu in self-destruction, busy with internal power struggle and rebellion, the extremist Islamist party PAS has taken charge in turning the cabinet reshuffle into a racial and political issue. PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan has criticized Anwar for appointing two Chinese as the minister and deputy minister for the Federal Territories Ministry.


First created in 1979, the Federal Territories Ministry was formed to directly manage and coordinate development for Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan, ensuring focused administration – especially after capital Kuala Lumpur’s split from Selangor in 1974 due to the May 13, 1969 racial riots – to prevent clashes between state and federal governments and drive national progress.


It was not actually a very important portfolio. In late 2022, the FT Ministry was downgraded into a “department” under the Prime Minister’s Department. However, it becomes sensitive when a Chinese becomes its minister, largely due to the scope of jurisdiction of the ministry – covering existing local governments and administrators of the federal territories.

Because Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan represent the political and administrative heart of the nation, it’s easy to create a perception that the Malay has lost power to the Chinese. It didn’t help that Hannah Yeoh replaced Dr Zaliha Mustafa, who was dropped from the cabinet. Worse, Hannah is from the Democratic Action Party (DAP), a party accused of Chinese chauvinism and prioritizing Chinese interests.


But PAS religious extremist was not the only one who is politicizing Hannah’s appointment. Federal Territory UMNO Youth Chief Aliff Firdaus too has jumped onto the bandwagon, stirring up racial and religious sentiments among the Malays that the strategic position could be misused in the potential implementation of agendas such as local authority elections and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA).


The UMNO racist bigots and PAS religious extremists talked as if DAP would start some sort of “ethnic cleansing” or genocide programmes to kick out all Malays from the federal territories. They try to create a false and dangerous narrative that PM Anwar is giving DAP an absolute power that not even the Agong (King) can interfere in shaping an anti-Malay urbanization policy, land use, housing and local government.

Despite Malays holding 17 ministerial posts compared to DAP’s 5, Prime Minister and two Deputy Prime Minister are Malays, all 13 Monarchs and Governors are Malays, Malays leading all armed institutions and dominating 98% civil services, the ultra racist Malay politicians continue to spread fake narratives that a Chinese FT Minister could destroy the Malays.

If Hannah and her deputy, Lo Su Fui, who is actually from GRS (Gabungan Rakyat Sabah), could single-handedly undermine millions of Malay urbanites despite the Kuala Lumpur mayor being a Malay and that Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) being dominated by Malays, then it means these two Chinese must be genius for being able to bulldoze anti-Malay policies under the nose of a Malay PM, two Malay Deputy PM, 17 Malay ministers, and 13 Malay Rulers.


As far as UMNO and PAS are concerned, the FT Ministry is the birthright of the Malays. A Malay FT Minister can do no wrong even if she deliberately targets the Chinese business community. But a Chinese FT Minister is always wrong even before she enters her new office. The racists just want the Chinese to forever play second fiddle in line with “Ketuanan Melayu” or Malay supremacy.



However, if Hannah’s previous portfolio as Youth and Sports Minister is any indicator, her performance was at best average.Perhaps it was a job mismatch and she is more suitable for running the federal territories. Her “promotion” as the FT Minister was made out of political reasons rather than job competency. Unless DAP foolishly asked for it, Hannah’s new job might be Anwar’s deliberate move to sabotage DAP.

Yes, Hannah Yeoh as FT Minister is like Lim Guan Eng as the Finance Minister under the previous PM Mahathir’s 22-month short stint (May 2018 – March 2022). On the surface, PM Anwar might be seen as rewarding ally DAP in an effort to appease the Chinese voters after the recent Sabah election annihilation, the same way the Chinese applauded Guan Eng’s appointment some 7 years ago.


However, it could easily backfire with “ultra-Malay” from both PAS and UMNO fighting tooth and nail trying to project themselves as the Malay heroes by making DAP and Hannah the “punching bag”. You just need the notorious DBKL to demolish some Malay-run street stalls to spark mini riots – even mega protests – under the pretext that Malays are being bullied and attacked by DAP Chinese.

And you can bet your last penny that opposition Perikatan Nasional would use the golden opportunity to spark “anti-Chinese” sentiments, instigate Malays to hate Chinese, and provoke ethnic Malays to pressure Anwar to reverse Hannah Yeoh’s promotion. At best, Hannah could be made a scapegoat. At worst, Madani could be overthrown if racial riots are triggered in Kuala Lumpur.

In turn, Prime Minister Anwar could use the Malays’ protest to threaten DAP to back down on its demands, including UEC recognition. The spineless Anthony Loke would panic, forcing him to warn the second-class ethnic Chinese citizen to sacrifice and “not to spook the Malays”, and throws more empty promises that DAP would continue to voice the minority ethnic demands by “whispering” into Anwar’s ears.




While giving ammunition to the opposition to attack his own ally DAP in order to silence displeasure from the ethnic Chinese, Anwar could also at the same time claim credit for appointing the first Chinese as the FT Minister. There’s a reason why Anwar dropped loyalist Dr Zaliha Mustafa when the overwhelming demand was to sack Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

The incompetent Fadhlina was appointed as education minister because she is the daughter of the late Dr Siddiq Fadzil, former president of ABIM, a radical movement co-founded by a young Anwar Ibrahim in the 1970s. As the president of ABIM (Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia) for eight years (1974-1982), Anwar is the same radical Islamist who used Islam as a platform to achieve his political ambition.

Trying to project his boss as more Malay than the Malays and more Islamic than the Islamist party PAS, Fadhlina, who hastily rolled out “Imam Al-Nawawi’s 40 Hadith” module for national schools, has done an excellent job in strengthening the Malay schools as religious schools. She also did a splendid job when she led a group of students in a chant of “Happy Birthday PMX, We Love You” during a school event in August 2025.


Meanwhile, despite claims that former FT Minister Dr Zaliha did not deserve to be fired as she had done nothing wrong, in truth, she had made many Chinese business owners very angry over Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s (DBKL) enforcement action on business signboards last year. She was seen as “Chinese-unfriendly” trying to create problems for Chinese businesses.

The business disruption saw demands to make not only Malay the primary language on signboards with larger fonts, but also requires all signboards to obtain visual verification from Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) as a mandatory document to apply for DBKL approval. Replacing Zaliha with Hannah was Anwar’s desperate move to boost Chinese support for the increasingly unpopular Madani government.



Anwar had to fire someone to pacify the ethnic Chinese, and he could only sack someone from his own party. And since he can’t fire Fadhlina, the only candidate left was Dr Zaliha, a loyalist who would quietly go without fighting back. In the same breath, Anwar also appointed Steven Sim as Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Minister to win Chinese votes.


Regardless of whether it was Loke’s demand for the FT Ministry or Anwar’s bait to pressure both DAP and the Chinese into submission, the appointment of Hannah Yeoh is insufficient to satisfy the angry Chinese, especially the increasing number of Gen-Z eagers to teach Pakatan Harapan a lesson in the next 16th General Election.

It’s not rocket science why Yeoh would most likely be a “lame duck” Federal Territories Minister. Facing the embarrassing “FAM forgery” scandal involving the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) submitting falsified documents to FIFA for seven foreign-born players to play for Malaysia, Sports Minister Yeoh had chosen to keep silent and play “tai chi” instead of getting her hands dirty.

Do you think 46-year-old Hannah, a Christian who has worn a hijab on several occasions to show that she could be more Malay than the Malays, would dare to spook the Malays with anti-Malay policies? On the contrary, with all eyes on her, you can expect Hannah to do everything to appease urban Malays just to prove her critics wrong, in line with her boss Anthony’s “don’t spook the Malay” mantra.


With just two years before the next national polls, it’s not hard to see how the newly minted FT Minister would play safe by maintaining basic government services, safeguarding green spaces and public parks, and tackling potholes, clogged drains and the issue of abandoned houses and cars rather than pushing for major reforms or mega policy changes like local council elections.



The appointment of a Chinese as FT Minister is merely a symbolic and political move to create a feel-good factor for the ethnic Chinese. An overrated DAP lawmaker, Hannah failed to carry out any meaningful reforms for the Sports Ministry because she was terrified of rocking the boat. What the Chinese want is not local council elections, but to do business and to earn a living without unnecessary government disruptions.

As Dr M "Trains His Guns" On Muhyiddin -- Is Another Ex-PM About To "Fall"..?!!

OPINION | As Dr M "Trains His Guns" On Muhyiddin -- Is Another Ex-PM About To "Fall"..?!!


20 Dec 2025 • 1:00 PM MYT


JK Joseph
Repentant ex-banker who believes in truth, compassion and some humour

Credit Image: Brookings.Edu / Sinar Harian.


The recent spat between two political “heavyweights” in the country may have quietly slipped under the radar, but could there be something serious brewing beneath the surface – waiting to erupt!


Critics may argue that the country's controversial ex-premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad has always had an obsession with trying to "bring down” the country's prime ministers, where the names of the late Abdullah Badawi and Najib Razak would inevitably spring to mind!


However, seemingly not content with being a constant “thorn in the flesh” to the current premier Anwar Ibrahim, has the peerless ex-statesman recently added another candidate – this time an “ex-prime minister” – to his dreaded hit-list?


For the record, last week opposition chief Muhyiddin Yassin had to come out to vehemently deny an explosive allegation purportedly made by Dr Mahathir, his former UMNO boss, that he stole party funds and hid the money at his residence!


Dismissing the claim as reckless, baseless and entirely untrue, the Bersatu president had stressed that the accusation amounted to a wild assumption, and that such a thing had never happened at any point during his tenure as the leader of the party.


Shockingly, the incident – which was made viral in a two-minute video clip on WhatsApp – was also accompanied by a caption alleging that Muhyiddin wanted to become prime minister out of fear of being imprisoned.


Nevertheless, despite the allegations, the opposition leader had reportedly said that he continues to respect Dr Mahathir as an elder and acknowledged their past cooperation; however, this latest incident is sure to have raised questions as to whether the two political icons would be able to see eye-to-eye and continue their efforts to purportedly unite the Malays.


Could this latest “attack” be a prelude to something big?


In fact, in 2022, Dr Mahathir was quoted as saying that Muhyiddin was a real “traitor” as he had gained most from the infamous Sheraton Move; this was after the latter had literally “ousted” him and took over his position as the prime minister following the collapse of the PH-led government?


Dr Mahathir had also claimed that the Bersatu president had abandoned the struggle to fight against UMNO by joining hands with “kleptocratic forces", and that he was also willing to set aside principles for political expediency.

Unsurprisingly, after Muhyiddin had become prime minister, Dr Mahathir along with four other leaders, including his son Mukhriz, were abruptly sacked from Bersatu – allegedly because the former could ill-afford another rival from within!


So finally, is it payback time?


Incidentally, this latest stinging accusation by the country's longest-serving former prime minister comes during a time when Bersatu is embroiled in serious infighting within its ranks with some of its leaders believed to have lost confidence in Muhyiddin's leadership.


Additionally, the Bersatu leader is also implicated in a high profile corruption case involving Jana Wibawa, a company set up while he was the prime minister during the COVID-19 pandemic era.


Furthermore, with Bersatu now experiencing an alleged leadership tussle between Muhyiddin and his deputy Hamzah Zainudin, perhaps, Dr Mahathir might feel that it's safer to put his money on the latter who may not pose a threat to him? In fact, didn't he also previously allow Hamzah to court Umno and PAS in early 2020 prior to the fall of his then PH-led government?


Another old “UMNO-style” political manoeuvring…?

Credit Image: Sinar Daily

In conclusion, with his arch-enemy Anwar and the PH coalition in disarray following the disastrous outing in the recent Sabah state elections, coupled with the fact that Bersatu is also now allegedly on the brink of a break-up, could the old “political wizard” be smelling blood? Maybe, even at 100 he is still “secretly” dreaming of another shot at Putrajaya, so that he can cement his legacy permanently, never to be rivalled by anyone?


Points to Ponder: On the topic of prime minister, while the setting of a maximum two-term cap would definitely be a prudent move, shouldn't there also be a cap on the “age”, say 75, or even lower? The truth is, if ordinary citizens have to comply with a mandatory retirement age, why shouldn't politicians also be subject to that? After all, like all civil servants, aren't their salaries and pensions also paid mainly by taxpayers?

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He is a very very very powerful man, still commanding ranks in the civil service and among some politicians (as poor AAB came to realise when he was PM). But the factor against his prolonged employment of his considerable power is his age - today less are remaining loyal to him and his 'edicts'.

SEDIKIT NASIHAT KEPADA ANGGOTA POLIS: JANGAN TERLIBAT JENAYAH

 

OutSyed The Box

Saturday, December 20, 2025

SEDIKIT NASIHAT KEPADA ANGGOTA POLIS: JANGAN TERLIBAT JENAYAH

Mula sekali sila teliti kenyataan YB Ahli Parlimen Kepong.

 

https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/12/18/lim-lip-eng-why-still-no-arrests-when-durian-tunggal-police-shootings-now-considered-murder/202322

By Malay Mail
Thursday, 18 Dec 2025 

• Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng said public confidence at risk  
• after police failed to detain officers following Durian Tunggal murder
• He said public did not want repeat of past failures
• citing Altantuya Shaariibuu murder case 
• example of how inaction allowed convicted policeman to flee overseas
• Lim warned similar pattern in Melaka if authorities failed to act decisively 
• In any murder, most basic procedure is detain those involved for investigation
• Melaka police have still taken no action
• raising question of what they are waiting for and who is being protected, he said 
• He called on IGP to speak up and provide a public explanation.
• Lim asked who was responsible for investigation 
• and if any attempts to conceal or distort facts
• His statement followed AG reclassify case under Section 302 of Penal Code.
• MP M. Kulasegaran questioned why not treated as murder from beginning 
• On Nov 24, three men shot dead by police in Durian Tunggal
• Families and lawyers dispute this, citing 13-minute phone call 
• one man pleaded for their lives that preceded gunshots
• suggesting cooperation rather than aggression

 

MY COMMENTS:

Kepada semua anggota Polis  - daripada prebet sampai ke IGP - dengar baik-baik ok.

Arwah ayah saya dulu mula bertugas dengan Police Field Force, Ulu Kinta.  Dari sekitar 1955 hingga 1970. Bahagian pentadbiran, bukan pegawai beruniform atau bersenjata. Masa itu adalah zaman Darurat (Malayan Emergency). Antara anggota Polis yang ayah saya kenali adalah mendiang Inspector Kulasingam - yang lebih dikenali sebagai DSP Kulasingam yang sangat famous itu.

Pada tahun 70an DSP Kulasingam pernah melawat ayah saya dan saya sempat mendengar cerita-cerita lama zaman Darurat (Malayan Emergency).  DSP Kula menceritakan bagaimana "our boys" akan masuk ke Thailand untuk mencari dan menembak mati (eliminate) anggota CPM (Communist Party of Malaya) yang bersembunyi di Thailand. Mereka akan menyamar sebagai lorry driver (contohnya), masuk Thailand, mencari sasaran secara senyap, selesaikan misi dan "lari" balik ke Malaysia secara senyap.  

Tetapi itu adalah zaman Darurat atau Emergency. Zaman Darurat itu sebenarnya adalah peperangan antara negara kita dan pengganas komunis yang telah tamat dengan perjanjian damai ditanda tangani pada tahun 1989. Pasukan keselamatan kita berhak menjalankan operasi dan misi untuk menjaga keselamatan negara. 'Black ops' atau operasi sulit untuk 'eliminate' anggota CPM di Thailand itu mempunyai alasan yang kukuh (can be justified).

Pada sekitar tahun 2000 pula pasukan keselamatan kita bersama US Marines dan US Navy Seals pernah menembak mati (eliminate) anggota Abu Sayaf dan pengganas Moro yang lain di sekitar perairan Sabah dan perairan sempadan Filipina. Itu juga adalah 'black ops' atau operasi sulit.  Operasi serupa itu perlu kerana "persengketaan" yang wujud di Sabah pada waktu itu. It can be justified.

Tetapi dalam kes-kes lain yang telah melibatkan anggota Polis - kes pembunuhan Altantuya Sharibuu, kes penculikan dan hilang secara paksa Pastor Koh, Amri Che Mat, Pastor Joshua Helmi dan isteri Ruth Sitepu dan entah siapa lagi dan sekarang kes pembunuhan di Durian Tunggal - jelas sekali anggota Polis diberi arahan oleh pegawai atasan yang jelas sekali confused antara menajalankan tugas untuk menjaga keselamatan negara atau sebab-sebab lain yang saya pun tak faham. 

Altantuya Sharibuu dibunuh atas arahan siapa? Dan apakah matlamat pembunuhan wanita itu? Apakah pembunuhan Altantuyaa Sharibuu untuk menjaga keselamatan negara? The Malayan Emergency is over. Abu Sayyaf pun sudah pencen.

Pastor Koh, Amri Che Mat, Pastor Joshua Helmi serta isteri Ruth Sitepu dan entah siapa lagi diculik dan dihilangkan atas arahan siapa pula? Dan bagaimanakah mereka telah mengancam keselamatan negara?  

Saya ada sedikit soalan untuk anggota Polis - Apakah orang yang rasa senang dihati sembahyang kepada tuhan mereka lebih membahayakan keselamatan negara atau orang lain yang sanggup membunuh orang yang rasa senang sembahyang kepada tuhan mereka?  Terutama sekali dalam sebuah negara dan masyarakat yang sepatutnya 'civilised'?  

Jika Polis keliru atau terbuntu untuk menjawab soalan simple seperti ini maka akan terjadilah Public Inquiry Suhakam 2019, keputusan kes Pastor Koh oleh Mahkamah Tinggi 5hb November, 2025 dsbnya. 

(Dan hari ini 20hb Disember 2025. Jadi 45 hari x RM10,000 denda sehari = RM450,000 duit rakyat yang terpaksa dibayar kepada keluarga Pastor Koh. Just thinking aloud, boleh potong gaji IGP ke?)  

Dan yang latest pula kes tembak mati tiga lelaki India di Durian Tunggal. Kita lihat dulu ayat al Quran, (Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:45):

وَفِيها كُتِبْنَا عَلَيْهِمْ أَنَّ النَّفْسَ بِالنَّفْسِ وَالْعَيْنَ بِالْعَيْنِ وَالْأَنْفَ بِالْأَنْفِ وَالْأُذُنَ بِالْأُذُنِ وَالسِّـٰنَ بِالسِّـٰنِ وَالْجُروحَ قِصَاصٌ ۗ فَمَن تَصَدَّقَ بِهِ فَهُوَ كَفَّارَةٌ لَهُ ۗ وَمَن لَمْ يَحْكُمْ بِمَا أَنْزَلَ اللَّهُ فَأُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلْكَٰفِرُونَ

Terjemahan:  Dan Kami tetapkan bagi mereka di dalamnya: "Hidup dibalas dengan hidup, mata dengan mata, hidung dengan hidung, telinga dengan telinga, gigi dengan gigi, dan luka-luka yang setimpal." Barangsiapa yang menyerahkan haknya (memaafkan), maka itu adalah penebus dosa baginya. Dan barangsiapa yang tidak memutuskan menurut apa yang diturunkan Allah, maka mereka itulah orang-orang yang kafir.

Ayat ini jelaskan apa yang disebut balasan setimpal  'an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth' bagi sesiapa yang menyebabkan kematian atau cedera.  

Tetapi ada warning juga: "barangsiapa yang tidak memutuskan menurut apa yang diturunkan Allah, maka mereka itulah orang-orang yang kafir" - Jangan berlebih-lebihan. Nauzubillah nauzubillah.

Tanpa pengecualian (without exception) semua masyarakat dalam dunia ini yang civilised masih mengikut sistem 'an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth'.   Tetapi semua masyarakat dunia yang civilised mesti mengikut prosedur yang ditetapkan undang-undang. Yes memang 'an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth' tetapi mesti ikut Rule of Law. 

Kita tidak lagi 'send our boys' masuk Thailand secara senyap untuk menembak mati pengganas komunis secara senyap. Dan saya berharap kita tidak lagi perlu menembak mati  bebudak miskin papa-kedana Moro dan Sulu di sempadan laut Filipina. There are much easier and much better ways to solve the problem.

Kita ada law and order. Sehingga kaum munafik pun melaungkan kita adalah 'negara hukum' (a country with law and order).  Kita tidak boleh menyelesaikan masalah ikut sistem 'cowboy justice' atau 'frontier justice'. Tak boleh "shoot first and ask questions later". 

CONCLUSION: 

Rule No. 1 - Polis ikut arahan. The Police must obey orders. Kalau anggota Polis tidak ikut arahan, the whole Police Force akan collapse.

Masalahnya adalah apakah option atau pilihan yang ada kepada anggota Polis pangkat bawah (lower ranking Police officers) SEKIRANYA mereka menerima arahan daripada pegawai atasan yang mencurigakan atau yang jelas sekali menjurus kepada perbuatan jenayah?

What options does the lower ranking policeman have?

Sebab yang akan tersabit dan terpalit kesalahan esok bukan pegawai atasan yang telah memberi arahan tetapi anggota bawahan yang setia ikut arahan.  

Kita telah melihat kes Altantuyaa Sharibuu, kes penculikan Pastor Koh dan Amri Che Mat dan sekarang kemungkinan besar kes di Durian Tunggal. Arahan turun dari atas tetapi yang menanggung risiko dan terkena tindakan undang-undang adalah pegawai bawahan. 

Dalam kes Altantuyaa dua anggota Polis pangkat rendah dijatuhkan hukuman gantung sampai mati oleh Mahkamah Persekutuan. Sehingga hari ini kita tidak jelas siapa yang telah memberi arahan kepada mereka untuk membunuh Altantuyaa? Kalau mereka dibayar duit pun siapa yang mengupah mereka? Dalam kes itu Mahkamah gagal putuskan 'motive' kedua anggota yang terlibat itu. Apakah motive mereka yang sebenarnya? Why the hell did they want to kill Altantuyaa? 

Menggunakan keganasan atau kekerasan di luar undang-undang itu adalah jenayah.  Tetapi bagi anggota Polis pangkat rendah mengikut arahan pegawai atasan adalah SOP yang mesti dipatuhi. Otherwise Police Force akan hancur.

Dan saya yakin tidak ada seorang pun pegawai polis yang menjadi 'rogue officer' atau menjadi pegawai samseng yang sanggup menyalahi undang-undang ikut suka hati.  What do they get in return? Nothing. 

Jadi kepada IGP, pegawai tinggi Polis dan pegawai senior di Kementerian Dalam Negeri, you must make sure that any type of  "extra judicial sentencing" is not part of our system.  

Many people nowadays are educated - with Masters and PhD degrees. But education is no guarantee of civilised behaviour. The German Nazis were among the most highly educated people in the world. Goebbels earned a PhD in Literature from the University of Heidelberg. Rudolph Hess had a PhD in Economics from the University of Munich. Albert Speer was an architect. But these Nazis were uncivilised barbarians. They were worse than animals. 

This is my advice - do not fall into this type of trap. 

Since 1957 we have done exceptionally well in developing the physical infrastructure of this country. Until about the early 1980s we were very successful in "nation building" - creating a united Malaysia - on the same trajectory as Singapore. 

But since the mid 1980s that 'nation building' part has gone sideways and even backwards. Reverse gear. 

Today in 2025 there are people who do not seem to know if they are coming or going.  They do not even know if they are going forward or backward. 

But as always there is a great solution. An easy solution - just obey the law. 

The law is the great equaliser. Whether educated or not educated, civilised or not civilised JUST OBEY THE LAW.

Especially when your job is to deal with those who do not obey the law. There must be a difference between those who obey the law and those who do not obey the law.  

Drugs worth RM1.53bil seized from ketamine labs in Klang Valley

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Drugs worth RM1.53bil seized from ketamine labs in Klang Valley

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Bukit Aman narcotics crime investigation department smashes syndicate with arrest of six suspects

Bukit Aman NCID chief Hussein Omar Khan showing the drugs seized from a ketamine lab raided by authorities in the Klang Valley.

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have dismantled a syndicate distributing cocaine and MDMA after raiding several ketamine processing laboratories around the Klang Valley, with seizures estimated at RM1.53 billion.

Bukit Aman narcotics crime investigation department director Hussein Omar Khan said the raids conducted on Dec 16 led to the arrest of six suspects – three Malaysian men and three foreign women, aged 24 to 39.

He said the first suspect acted as the head storekeeper and assistant to the “chemist”.

Another two suspects were trusted aides of the first suspect, responsible for managing the residential homes and business premises used as illegal drug laboratories, he told a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters today.

Hussein said the syndicate is believed to have been active since April, using residential homes and business premises to process the drugs for the international market.

The seizures included 3kg of MDMA, 4,041kg of cocaine and 14,493kg of ketamine, enough for an estimated 68.5 million users.

Five vehicles, including cars, a forklift and a lorry, valued at a total of RM389,000, were also seized.

“This success is the result of continuous intelligence work by the NCID and cooperation from the public,” he said.

Hussein said the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment, along with a minimum of 12 strokes of the rotan, upon conviction.

He said the suspects have been remanded for seven days from Dec 17, and that the initial drug tests revealed some were positive for ketamine and methamphetamine.

Allow businesses to operate without confusion, says Sim on Xmas decor issue

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Allow businesses to operate without confusion, says Sim on Xmas decor issue

The entrepreneur and cooperatives development minister says the explanation by religious affairs minister Zulkifli Hasan should be respected

Entrepreneur and cooperatives development minister Steven Sim said implementation of government policies should be consistent and not confusing to businesses. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: Entrepreneur and cooperatives development minister Steven Sim has called for clarity in government procedures at all levels so that businesses can operate smoothly following the row over the alleged ban on Christmas decorations imposed on halal-certified eateries and hotels in Melaka.

Sim’s call comes after religious affairs minister Zulkifli Hasan said earlier today that halal-certified establishments are allowed to display decorations for non-Muslim festivals, including Christmas.

He said Zulkifli’s explanation should be respected and included in new guidelines, so that the implementation of these policies on the ground is consistent and not confusing to businesses.


“It is time that we ensure that Malaysian businesses can continue to prosper regardless of race, religion, state and territories, especially in the food and hotel sectors that involve a lot of SMEs,” he said in a statement.

“Therefore, all government processes and procedures at all levels should be eased and aligned so that Malaysian businessmen are not confused by various interpretations of rules.”


Zulkifli said his ministry’s position is based on a 2023 decision by the Islamic development department (Jakim), which confirms that halal-certified outlets, including restaurants and hotels, are allowed to use images, illustrations or decorations for non-Muslim festivals.

However, he said the decorations must be non-permanent, must not involve religious worship paraphernalia, and must not be displayed together with the halal certificate or halal logo.

He was responding to reports that halal-certified eateries and hotels in Melaka had been barred from putting up Christmas decorations, following a circular purportedly issued by the state Islamic religious affairs department (Jaim).

The move drew criticism from Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh and Ayer Keroh assemblyman Kerk Chee Yee, who said the restrictions were unnecessary, as halal status depends on food sources and preparation, not decorations, and that the directive was at odds with Malaysia’s multicultural character.


Kota Melaka MP Khoo Poay Tiong has called on Jaim to accept the religious affairs ministry’s position on the matter.

Jakim admits confusion in manual

Jakim acknowledged that there is confusion in a clause of the Malaysian Halal Certification Procedure Manual (Domestic) 2020, which has caused misunderstanding regarding the display of Christmas decorations.

Its director-general, Sirajuddin Suhaimee, said that according to the manual, halal certification holders are not barred from displaying festive season decorations, including those for Christmas, as long as they are free from any elements of religious ritual or worship.


He said these displays would not affect the halal status obtained by the premises, Kosmo reported.

Chinese voters did not reject GRS in Sabah state polls, says Armizan

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Chinese voters did not reject GRS in Sabah state polls, says Armizan

The GRS deputy secretary-general says claims of Chinese voter rejection seem to ignore where the coalition had contested

GRS deputy secretary-general Armizan Mohd Ali said election results should be taken constructively, as they indicate areas that need improvement, to rebuild public confidence.

PETALING JAYA: Claims that the Chinese community rejected Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) in the recent state election are misleading, says its deputy secretary-general Armizan Mohd Ali.

He cited GRS’s long struggle in the Bandar polling district under the Pantai Manis state seat, in his Papar parliamentary constituency, to explain why such claims are inaccurate, Sinar Harian reported.

“Historically, the district has always had a Chinese majority voter base.


“In the recent state election, these Chinese-majority areas in Pantai Manis were finally won by the GRS candidate after seven previous (failed) attempts,” he was quoted as saying in an event in Papar.

He said it was therefore inaccurate to generalise that the Chinese community as a whole had rejected GRS or its allies.


“What happened is that in certain areas, our allies, particularly Pakatan Harapan (PH) and DAP, were defeated,” he said.

The Nov 29 Sabah state election saw PH winning just one of the 22 seats it contested, Melalap, which was captured by Jamawi Jaafar of PKR. He was one of 13 candidates from the PH component.

Meanwhile, Sabah DAP lost in all eight Chinese-majority seats it contested, including six it had held since the 2020 state election, and Amanah lost in the one seat it contested. GRS, on the other hand, won 29 seats.

However, Armizan stressed that election results should be taken constructively, as they provide signals for areas that need improvement to rebuild public confidence.


He said that GRS is conducting a “post mortem” to identify issues related to this matter and to ensure its manifesto commitments are fulfilled.

“We need to accept and respect the outcome and identify what can be improved. The election is over, and the government has been formed, with GRS as the core of Sabah’s administration.

“We are the government for all Sabahans, not just for those who voted for us. Whether they support us or not is their democratic right, but once the government is formed, we serve everyone,” he said.

PM's new cabinet blurs halal-haram boundaries, says PAS president

PM's new cabinet blurs halal-haram boundaries, says PAS president


Published: Dec 20, 2025 2:04 PM
Updated: 5:04 PM



PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang has described Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s revised cabinet line-up as “syubhah” (doubtful or questionable), likening the federal administration to a meal that has blurred the lines between halal and haram.

In a lengthy “Minda Presiden PAS” (President's Thoughts) column shared on his Facebook today, Hadi first claimed that he has no intentions to comment on the cabinet reshuffle.

However, he went on to draw the analogy, which he said is apt for the Anwar-led Pakatan Harapan, a coalition he deemed liberal and secular to the point of erasing ethnic characteristics part of human nature.

He also pinned the blame of Harapan’s supposed state of affairs on its component member DAP, claiming that the coalition is adhering to secularism championed by the party.

“PAS, together with Malay Muslims and non-Malay Muslims, remain uninterested in such a dish because there are no halal and haram boundaries - it even becomes syubhah and confusing (in terms of) hukum (Islamic law).

“Among non-Muslims too, there are those who have no appetite for such a mixture,” the Marang MP said.

Following Anwar’s unveiling of his administration’s new cabinet make-up on Dec 16, PAS had turned to racial arguments to criticise the cabinet, with PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan pointing to the appointment of the federal territories minister and its deputy from the Chinese community.

Takiyuddin also took issue with DAP deputy chairperson Nga Kor Ming’s continued role as the housing and local government minister, claiming that the latest cabinet selection was made not due to merit, but over DAP’s threat to leave the government.

Anwar Ibrahim’s new cabinet


Food analogy

Hadi further drew similarities between the government’s perceived approach and the “concept of the Abrahamic religion” brought by United States President Donald Trump, a “much-celebrated guest” who the PAS leader said advocates for uniting all religions despite differing beliefs.

The former special envoy to the Middle East added that while Islam cannot force anyone to adhere to its beliefs, “true followers” remain steadfast in walking within the boundaries of halal, haram, and syubhah, as outlined by Allah.

In elaborating on his assertion that PAS continues to observe such boundaries, Hadi again used an analogy of some food that can be cooked and served together, while other dishes should be separated due to differing tastes.

“Such is the difference in the Madani society concept, which is absolute in managing a plural society, like how kuey teow is not forbidden food, but it must adhere to Allah’s boundaries on halal and haram… even if the chef wears a kopiah (skull cap) while cooking and recites bismillah.

“If the food is wrongly mixed, it will cause problems for the stomach, eventually causing various diseases afflicting the body and mind,” he said.

The 78-year-old lawmaker explained that certain political mixtures in the country can lead to various outcomes if the wrong approach is employed, with great consequences for the whole of society.

“Islam accepts the existence of a plural society characterised by a holistic civilised nature that is not found in other teachings.

“This is because (Muslims) are controlled by akidah (Islamic creed) or iman (faith) that can direct their leaders’ actions according to Allah’s boundaries,” he said.

Separation from Pakatan Rakyat

Commenting on PAS’ previous cooperation with DAP and PKR under the Pakatan Rakyat banner, Hadi insisted that while the pact was based on principles surrounding common points of humanity, it did not mean PAS could accept everything.

“A separation (within Pakatan) occurred when there was a clash on Islamic statehood, which forced PAS to accept the demands of other parties, to the extent of abandoning its foundational principles,” he said.

“PAS is now witnessing how the influence of wrong mixtures has taken place in a society penetrated by very negative external influences, to the point where the safety of dangerous rabid dogs is prioritised over the well-being of humans.

“If left unchecked, the consequences will certainly be very bad for the nation and its people,” he warned.

Ten KL suggestions for Yeoh

Ten KL suggestions for Yeoh

Andrew Sia
Published: Dec 20, 2025 9:05 AM
Updated: 12:05 PM



COMMENT | It’s fantastic that Hannah Yeoh has been chosen as the minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), a post where she can make real, visible reforms.

This is a welcome change from her previous thankless task, hemmed in by various sports associations rife with old politics.

For example, in the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) scandal of foreign players made into instant citizens, it was too “sensitive” to use her ministerial powers, given that a VVIP was involved.

Kuala Lumpur is a national platform for Yeoh to shine, and that’s probably why racial missiles are already flying fast and furious against her.

These attacks are no better than the racists in New York City who proclaimed that an Indian-Muslim called Zohran Mamdani could not be elected as mayor because of his skin colour and religion.

So what can Yeoh do to improve KL? Here are 10 suggestions:

1. Bring back Maimunah Sharif

Maimunah was an excellent mayor who was ousted after just 15 months.

Yet she reversed a deficit of RM283 million in 2022 to a surplus of RM27.6 million in 2024 for the KL City Hall (DBKL).

These savings of some RM310 million were achieved by “value-for-money practices” within a “Procurement Integrity Framework”.

Translated into English, she plugged the ”lubang” (holes) where certain quarters had been “feeding” on overpriced contracts in the system. Perhaps this was her real “fault”?

Yeoh doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel if Maimunah is brought back in some kind of official role.

Former Kuala Lumpur mayor Maimunah Sharif

Another reason is to dilute the image that a Chinese woman is “ruling” over KL. Imagine two women leaders leading the transformation of our national capital!

2. Fair hawker licensing

Be fair to all races for hawker and trading licenses. Apart from street Ramadan bazaars, why not also promote Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Christmas, Gawai, and Kaamatan bazaars?

If done properly, these can become tourist attractions, just like Germany’s famous Christmas markets.


3. Reduce KL flash floods

Outline clearly what different ministries must do to stop KL’s notorious flash floods. This action plan will also prevent Yeoh from being unfairly blamed if floods continue.

Obviously, flood retention ponds must be preserved and improved. Incidents such as the development of the Kampung Bohol flood pond, under the previous PKR FT minister, Zaliha Mustafa, must be stopped.


4. Make KL a sponge city

It’s time to make KL more of a “sponge city” to absorb ever more intense torrential rains before they flow into overloaded drains. This is one crucial way to reduce flash floods.

This means mandating or encouraging rainwater harvesting and also half-grass, half-concrete outdoor parking lots.

Landed property owners should be given discounts on their local taxes for keeping, say, one-third of their compounds as gardens, rather than cementing everything up.

Sizzling weather will come more often with global warming, so it’s time to plant a lot more trees in KL. A team of arborists must maintain these trees, rather than untrained contractors.

This will prevent trees from falling over from lack of care, as happened in May 2024 at KL’s Golden Triangle area.

Fallen trees in Kuala Lumpur, May 2024


Please also create more small pocket parks, like the one at Pandan Indah. Add in jogging tracks and outdoor exercise equipment, too.

Yeoh can also build on Maimunah’s projects for B40 urban farming and composting to increase incomes and reduce garbage.

5. Solve Kampung Baru

The redevelopment of Kampung Baru, a Malay enclave just next to KLCC, has eluded various governments as it’s a hot racial and political issue with various vested interests.

Khalid Samad, the FT minister during the first Pakatan Harapan government, had done much work on this, including assuring that the Malay, Islamic character of the area would be preserved.

Khalid Samad


Perhaps Yeoh can bring him in as a “special commissioner” to tackle this issue, as a female Chinese DAP leader would be deemed too “sensitive” for this job.

6. Indirect city democracy

KL residents have long called for local council elections to ensure their cukai pintu and cukai tanah are properly spent.

Sadly, this has become another racial issue, with Umno and PAS leaders claiming that the Chinese will “control” the cities.

But this is ridiculous, as KL is now almost a Malay-majority city with 47.7 percent bumiputera, 41.6 percent Chinese, and 10 percent Indians, according to the government’s own statistics from 2020.

The proportion of bumiputera has probably already crossed 50 percent by now, or will do so soon. Don’t city folks of all races deserve local democracy?

While Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim lacks the political courage to do this reformasi, Yeoh can push for indirect democracy.

This is where KL will be overseen by councillors nominated by city MPs.

This idea was proposed by seven of Harapan’s 10 KL MPs last month as a “long-overdue reform” to curb the “concentration of power” in the KL mayor, who is a civil servant appointed by the federal government.

It’s also intended to fulfil Harapan’s 2022 election manifesto to “empower democracy and transparency in DBKL” by ensuring representation that “reflects the interests of the people, not developers”.

It is somewhat similar to the Singapore system, where elected MPs manage town councils such as Ang Mo Kio and Tampines.


7. Revitalise half-dead buildings

There are quite a few idle or barely occupied buildings in KL.

Yeoh can offer incentives to turn them into centres for small businesses such as food hawkers and flea market vendors, along the lines of Uptown Damansara.

Kuala Lumpur


Add in futsal, badminton, basketball, and pickleball courts, plus drama/arts workshops too.

Please also don’t forget non-halal food courts, as seen at the Aeon Maluri and Kepong shopping malls.

Some pasar malams can also be upgraded into “street fests” with buskers and other artistic performers. Tables should be provided for diners, as done at “Malaysia’s longest pasar malam” at Setia Alam near Klang.

B40 folks should be allocated certain sections so that struggling folks, especially Malays, can earn a living. Licence applications should be made easy using phone apps.

All these steps can provide more jobs and business opportunities for less wealthy folks, as well as affordable food, shopping, sports, and entertainment for people.


8. Cycling lanes for MRT, LRT stations

Over RM50 billion was spent to build the MRT system, but was even one percent spent to improve access to the stations?

Yeoh can direct that bicycle, e-scooter, and walking paths are built to connect MRT and LRT stations to nearby apartments to encourage the use of public transport.

MRT in KL

I even dream of city-wide elevated cycling paths slung beneath the MRT and LRT lines!

KL can also draw up better safety rules for e-scooters, especially speed limits. Remember that electric vehicles are not just expensive BYDs but also humble two-wheelers.


9. Improve city safety

Balloon seller Zaimuddin Azlan, or Abang Belon, was allegedly roughed up by DBKL enforcement officers until his spine was injured.

Perhaps such macho men can better use their excess testosterone by being converted into city auxiliary police? To deter snatch thefts and house burglaries?


10. Fair urban renewal

Yeoh should ensure that any projects under the Urban Renewal Act do not push the poor out of the city for elite gentrification.

Development approvals should be given only if both the poor and the rich are treated fairly. Why can’t they live close to each other in high-rise blocks, as seen in Petaling Jaya’s Section 19? Separate them with a wall if needed.

So these are some suggestions for our new FT minister. It’s a great honour for Yeoh, but also an immense challenge.

I hope that she does such an awesome job that people won’t be talking anymore about race, but meritocracy, in governing KL.



ANDREW SIA is a veteran journalist who likes teh tarik khau kurang manis. You are welcome to give him ideas to brew at tehtarik@gmail.com