Home Ministry leaves decision on charged AKPS chief to civil service process
Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stated that the employment status of AKPS chief Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, who is facing criminal charges, will be managed through standard civil service administrative procedures. The minister declined to intervene directly, citing established public administration regulations.
Why it matters
The case highlights the intersection of legal proceedings and civil service governance in Malaysia, raising questions about accountability for high-ranking officials.
KULAI, Oct 24 — Matters concerning the position of Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain will be handled by the Home Ministry secretary-general and the Chief Secretary to the Government, said Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
He said the matter was being handled by the two officials in accordance with existing public administration regulations.
“The matter is being handled between my secretary-general and the Chief Secretary to the Government.
“This is because the public administration has regulations to deal with such situations,” he told a press conference after launching the 78th National Registration Day (HPN) celebration, the MADANI Adopted Village (KAM) and MADANI Adopted School (SAM) programmes here today.
He was responding to questions on Mohd Shuhaily’s position as AKPS director-general while facing a court case.
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