Twitter post by Zaid Ibrahim @zaidibrahim on 12.8.2025

 

Here are some extracts and my thoughts:

Zaid Ibrahim:

The integrity, credibility, and efficiency of Malaysia’s law enforcement agencies are under unprecedented scrutiny. Two major cases in Sabah have laid bare disturbing weaknesses in our government’s capability, and perhaps willingness to deliver truth and justice.

My thoughts:

Zaid may not be aware of a third significant case, Luqman vs. LPPB, DBKK, the Mayor, LJS, etc., which further highlights issues with enforcement agencies. DBKK (Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu) and LPPB Sabah (Lembaga Perumahan dan Pembangunan Bandar Sabah) are enforcement bodies responsible for upholding regulations in city by-laws, public spaces, affordable housing, and township development. Their roles include monitoring compliance, investigating violations, and enforcing laws to ensure Kota Kinabalu and Sabah’s orderly development and public well-being.

 

Zaid Ibrahim:

First, the tragic death of Zara Qairina:

What about the stories of whether any suspects are connected to a high-profile “VVIP”. Why was a comprehensive forensic autopsy not conducted immediately? Why were established investigative SOPs for the death of a child ignored?

My thoughts:

A key question remains: who is ‘the authority’ referenced by Lembaga Juruukur Sabah (LJS) in their letter to me? On 5 May 2025, the Director General of DBKK stated that DBKK is not ‘the authority’ and has no jurisdiction over LJS. Conversely, the Chairman of Jabatan Tanah dan Ukur, also the Chairman of LJS, claimed in a letter to me that DBKK is ‘the authority.’ This contradiction raises concerns about misinformation and accountability. Additionally, why has the Mayor consistently refused my requests for a meeting? What is he avoiding?

 

Zaid Ibrahim:

On 2 August, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution publicly declared that the investigation had been completed and referred to the Attorney General’s Chambers. Yet, yesterday, Bukit Aman announced it had taken over the investigation. How does Bukit Aman take over a case that is supposedly “completed”? This direct contradiction between the Home Minister’s statement and police action raises serious questions about credibility, coordination, and truthfulness within the Ministry of Home Affairs. Is the Minister in control of his ministry or is he making public statements without any factual basis? The public does not deserve confusion; it deserves clear, honest answers. What exactly is the Home Minister doing?

My thoughts:

Today, 12 August 2025, the Integrity Department informed me that my case was ‘settled’ based on DBKK’s responses. I rejected this, providing evidence that many of the Director General of DBKK’s statements were false. Only then did they agree to formally notify DBKK of my disagreement. Echoing Zaid’s concerns, are the Mayor and the Chairman of LJS truly in control of DBKK and LJS, respectively? How could the LJS Chairman claim in a letter that there was no misconduct by the surveyor without providing a basis? Why has he ignored my follow-up email and refused to discuss the issue with me?

 

The second case Zaid elaborated is on the Sabah mineral exploration licence corruption scandal.

Zaid Ibrahim:

It is hard to escape the conclusion that action is only taken after public outrage explodes on social media. Has “viral outrage” now replaced professional duty as the trigger for justice? If the public had stayed silent, would these cases have been buried?

We cannot have a system where justice depends on trending hashtags. Justice delayed is justice denied and silence is not justice.

My thoughts:

If public outrage on social media is the only way to prompt action, then I will leverage it, as other efforts have failed. With a significant following on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter—where one of my tweets garnered over 10,000 views in a single day—I am prepared to amplify my case to demand accountability and justice.