A government study into the feasibility of Kuala Lumpur mayoral elections has sparked fierce political debate, with PAS warning of a governance crisis and DAP accusing its rival of fear-mongering to avoid democratic accountability.

In a strongly worded statement today, Federal Territories PAS Youth chief Azmer Syazwan Suparmin warned the government against proceeding with the study, arguing that an elected mayor does not align with the Federal Constitution and that it threatens the governance structure of the city.

Azmer said that a hasty job driven by political motives could also trigger serious governance issues within...