Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday (November 3) that he personally sympathises with Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, but stressed that the law and due process apply to everyone. He was speaking at Parliament during an oral question-and-answer session, according to Malay Mail.
Background
The remarks follow reports that Shuhaily had been on leave the previous week. Malay Mail reported on Monday (November 2) that he resumed his duties at the agency that day. The excerpts reviewed do not spell out the details of the matter that prompted the questions, so readers should consult the full reports for the specifics.
Political reaction
A separate Cinca News report said Ahmad Fayhsal suggested that Shuhaily be appointed to lead a special task force to investigate what he called corporate mafia, arguing that capable officers should not be sidelined. Such suggestions are the views of individual politicians and not government decisions.
Why it matters
The prime minister's statement balances personal sympathy with a firm message that no one is above the law. Public attention is likely to remain on the agency's leadership and on how the authorities handle the matter in the coming days.
Sources: Malay Mail - Anwar sympathises with Shuhaily | Malay Mail - Shuhaily returns to duty | Cinca News - Ahmad Fayhsal suggestion
