COMMENT | Not every allegation deserves a minister’s time. Not every accusation deserves attention. But every response carries a cost.

Human Resources Minister R Ramanan, your name was recently drawn into a high-profile public controversy involving serious allegations.

A large sum. A vague figure called “Mr R”, linked to what has been described as a “corporate mafia” controversy.

Allegations raised by businessperson Victor Chin, including claims that a PKR MP requested RM10 million, with RM9.5 million reportedly paid to “resolve” the issue, alongside references to “Mr R” within the broader narrative.

That was enough to trigger...