General : Shuhaily's Position As AKPS Chief Under Discussion Between Top Civil Servants - Saifuddin

The Malaysian Home Ministry has decided that the director-general position of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) remains with Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, who holds that role. This decision was communicated by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, who stated that the matter was being handled in line with established civil service regulations.

The decision was made known to the public when Saifuddin addressed reporters following the launch of two government initiatives. When questioned about opposition criticism, Saifuddin acknowledged the remarks but also pointed out the challenges faced by opposition leaders in their own party divisions. Opponents had previously criticized Saifuddin for not playing a role in resolving the dispute involving Shuhaily and two police personnel.

During a budget debate in the Dewan Rakyat, opposition MPs expressed their desire for Saifuddin to take a more supportive approach in the matter, as well as questioned the swiftness of the criminal proceedings and whether there was a hidden agenda, especially concerning the corporate mafia allegations. Shuhaily appeared not guilty to the charges against him at a Sepang magistrate's court, stemming from an incident at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on September 28.