IIUM researchers appeared opposed to KL reforms from the start, says Nik Nazmi
Former MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad claims that researchers from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) were biased against governance reforms for Kuala Lumpur from the start. The study had advised against introducing a councillor system, citing the need to strengthen existing administrative systems first.
Why it matters
The debate highlights ongoing tensions regarding local government accountability and the political nature of mayoral appointments in Malaysia's capital.
Former Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said he was consulted during the study and sought to assist the research team with an open mind.
PETALING JAYA: Former Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad says he was not surprised that an International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) study advised against changes to Kuala Lumpur’s governance, claiming the researchers appeared opposed to reform from the start.
He said he was consulted during the study and sought to assist the research team with an open mind.
"Nevertheless, my overwhelming impression coming away from the meeting was that those in charge of the study were not in favour of any changes, even at that time," he said in an Instagram post.
The IIUM feasibility study had advised against introducing a councillor system in Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) for now, saying its governance and administrative systems should first be strengthened.
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