I refer to the letter Don't try Zulkiply in court of public opinion . I cannot but disagree with KJ. John whose friend is now under investigation. As a former civil servant, John can well testify how difficult it would be to convict the ACA chief Zulkipli Mat Noor. So many reports have been done but it is the nature of things in Malaysia that who you know can protect you.

Going after a senior officer is very difficult. Even the IGP who punched a former deputy prime minister was protected for several months. It was the relentless pursuit by the 'Court of Public Opinion' that finally delivered justice in that case. I agree that Zulkipli should not be convicted by the media but the authorities must realise that the Malaysian of today wants transparency and accountability - not merely in a rhetorical manner but by actions that are taken against corrupt individuals.

That all this has taken more than seven years is not surprising. If the investigations are to be delayed, the authorities know how this can be achieved. There are issues (in my experience) the civil servants just do not want to deal with because it is embarrassing to them.

So they just do not reply nor acknowledge letters, reminders until a serious report is made with either senior officers or the Public Complaints Bureau. Such issues can be pending for as long as five to seven years. All these are symptoms of a civil service and a police force that needs cleansing.

I salute the Parliamentary Select Committee in Integrity even if they failed with the 'close one eye' case. They should pursue this current matter and we should support their attempts rather than question their authority.

I only hope that this will not be another whitewash. The complainants against Zulkipli have brought up serious issues and nothing should not be a bar to investigations.