The report on misuse of government aircraft by a top civil servant is just the tip of the iceberg. What about ministers who use them for their political party functions? This is particularly common among ministers who have access to aircraft under their ministries e.g. Defense, Home (police) and Housing and Local Government (Fire Department).

In Malaysia, there seem to be no concept of division between official government matters and party business. About 10 years ago, a military helicopter carrying a certain defense minister crashed in Pahang while on a trip to attend a party function in his hometown. Come election time this use will escalate. The tab is being picked-up by the taxpayers.