Opposition MPs question Saifuddin's 'failure' to mediate issue involving Shuhaily

N Faizal GhazaliPublished: Oct 22, 2026 4:51 PM

PARLIAMENT | Opposition MPs questioned Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail's alleged failure to resolve the ongoing issue involving Border Control and Protection Agency director-general Shuhaily Zain and police personnel amicably within the ministry.

Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PAS-Machang) highlighted that both agencies fall directly under Saifuddin’s ministry.

"Why didn't the 'father' - the home minister - take an approach to reconcile both parties?

"Why air the dirty linen of conflicting agencies to the point of court prosecution? This reflects poorly on the civil service. Therefore, I hope the minister retracts the actions taken against Shuhaily," he said during the Supply Bill 2027 debate in the Dewan Rakyat today.

Wan Fayhsal (above) was responding to an interjection by Rosol Wahid (PAS-Hulu Terengganu), who questioned Saifuddin's lack of effort to reconcile the situation.

Rosol also raised concerns over the swift prosecution against Shuhaily, hinting at a potential agenda, particularly involving a “corporate mafia”.

Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) director-general Shuhaily Zain charged at the Sepang Magistrate's Court 211026 — MCBA director-general Shuhaily Zain (right)

Yesterday, Shuhaily pleaded not guilty at the Sepang Magistrate’s Court to two charges of voluntarily causing hurt to two police officers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on Sept 28.

He is alleged to have caused hurt to Faiz Saman and Ekmal Sofwan Dirman at around 1.27pm near Counter J on level five of the international airport.

Both charges were framed under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum prison sentence of up to one year, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both.

Wan Fayhsal, at the start of his speech today, also expressed his appreciation to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for praying for his good health.

The Wawasan Negara information chief was previously sent to the hospital after losing consciousness while helping his child with school homework.

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Wan Fayhsal why cover the dirt.Shuhaily was there to confront the two special branch officers for a reason.Why were special branch at the airport anyway? Let the public know the reasons for the altercation. Public has no reason to doubt Shuhaily.

BlueShark154805:14 PM, 22 Oct 2026

He seemed to have abused his power. Let the court decide. He is also sued by the two police personnel.

MarioT05:11 PM, 22 Oct 2026

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BlueShark154805:14 PM, 22 Oct 2026

He seemed to have abused his power. Let the court decide. He is also sued by the two police personnel.

MarioT05:11 PM, 22 Oct 2026

I acknowledge the power play in the confrontation but I don't see this as plainly an abuse of power. it is an abuse alright, and abuse of power is part of it. This looks more like old fashion fuedal style still practised in the civil service: When you do something wrong instead of evaluating the situation and take appropriate corrective steps that can include discipline action, your senior chose to give you a barrage and in old days, may be a beating. Nowadays this is look at as illegal, counter productive and privately meted justice. Our civil service resisted evolving because they weaken the perceived perk and power of office. As such, one purpose of changing him is to demonstrate that this type of outdated behaviour is no longer acceptable. As for the counterclaim that he was the victim because he is on the straight and narrow, my counter he was foolish to play into his enemy hands

Coward05:30 PM, 22 Oct 2026