Jamal Md Yunos’s antics are just too interesting to overlook.

In jest, perhaps it was a good thing that the Sabak Bernam District Council (MDSB) has torn down his ‘illegal’ hotel. At least it has brought into the open the state of the country in general and Sekinchan in particular.

To Jamal Md Yunos, it is not about whether his hotel is legal or illegal per se. If the authorities had not raided and torn down his hotel, he would have no problem accepting his own illegal hotel as well as tolerating illegal gambling dens, massage parlours and karaoke joints that apparently exist in Sekinchan.

There is a saying, “he who comes into equity must come with clean hands”. Apparently Jamal Md Yunos’ hands are more than soiled.

But never mind, I believe there is some good coming out of this whole episode. I am assuming whatever was highlighted in the report are true.

First, why did MDSB take so long before taking action against Jamal’s ‘illegal’ hotel? Second, when it come to gambling dens and massage parlours, are these activities also under the purview of the federal police?

I hope Jamal understands his fight - it is not just against MDSB, but against illegal activities in Sekinchan in which other authorities, like the police, are also responsible.

It is best that he reported the illegal activities to the right authorities instead of taking matters into his own hands. He must understand he is not dealing with Bersih activists any more.

According to Jamal, there are nine illegal gambling dens and 40 massage parlours and karaoke joints in Sekinchan alone. Are these small numbers or big numbers for a town like Sekinchan? Is Sekinchan a ‘representative’ town of illegal activities across Malaysia today?

With politicians now engaging in endless feuds, it is probable that bureaucrats and enforcing agencies are now having a field day colluding with the bad hats.

There is one positive outcome from Jamal’s ‘illegal’ hotel and MDSB’s action after all. We are now willing to talk about illegal activities that most of us pretend they never exist.

With actions taken against Jamal, I hope the authorities (both federal, state and municipal) throughout the country will start looking into their own backyards.

Fair and square, clean hands for Jamal, clean hands for all municipal councis and the police. What say you?