Home Minister Nasution Must Go ???
Remember that Saifuddin Nasution was rejected by the people in GE15 - when he lost and failed to become MP. Then PM Anwar Ibrahim, wanting him to be a member of his Cabinet, got him appointed as Senator, so he could be appointed Home Minister(a most powerful Minister). Should we have a LAW that only MPs can become important MINISTERS? (Should we include Parliamentary Approval as a pre-requisite for any candidate that the PM wants to appoint Minister or Deputy Minister?)
Anyway, concerned raised about the Home Minister's recent comments or "DECISIONS"
1) No Royal Commission of Inquiry for the FIFA-FAM Scandal. In this issue, let us be reminded that there were 2 issues that arose (a) The giving of Malaysian Citizenship to these foreign footballers - Malaysian laws are VERY strict requiring per-application residence in Malaysia for at least 12 years (... in the aggregate to not less than ten years in the twelve years immediately preceding the date of the application..') - this is a mandatory requirement in Art.19 of the Federal Constitution, and also in the 'special circumstances' cases in Article 19(2), and that the applicant intends to reside in Malaysia permanently >> in this case, the person who may be found GUILTY of not following the strict requirements before granting citizenship is the Home Minister, I believe. Hannah Yeoh(Sports Minister) Saifuddin Nasution(Home Minister) - FAM-FIFA Global Scandal - Allegation of Forgery/Lies in making foreign footballers Malaysian Citizens - A BIG EMBARASSMENT?.
and (b) The producing a FALSE or FORGED documents as proof the one of the parent/grandparent of these footballers were BORN in Malaysia (this being a FIFA requirement). Documents of proof was submitted - but who can produce such documents other than the Home Ministry?
The International Federation of Association Football (Fifa) in its investigations found that the seven “heritage” players - Gabriel Felipe Arrocha, Facundo Garces, Rodrigo Holgado, Imanol Manchuca, Joao Figueiredo, Jon Irazabal, and Hector Hevel - had become Malaysian citizens under false pretences.It found that birth certificates purporting the players’ grandparents were born in Malaysia were forged, with one showing clear signs of tampering.
The investigations also discovered that documents from the players themselves showed that their grandparents had no connection with Malaysia.On top of that, Fifa also found that the players had “passed” the Malay language aspect of their Malaysian citizenship test despite not speaking the language.
A MAJOR INTERNATIONAL SCANDAL - Malaysia cheated - produced and submitted Forged Documents, just as bad as the 1MDB scandal. Every one, and every nation in the footballing world knows - and this definitely will affect MALAYSIA'S CREDIBILITY - How can we trust a Prime Minister or Government of such a nation?
SECOND ISSUE - IPCC has free hand to investigate Durian Tunggal shooting - Saifuddin - this is about that police shooting of people, where later it was revealed an audio recording, where we heard 1, 2, 3...shots.
Don't the Minister know that 'The Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC)' now is 'toothless tiger' with only 'sorting power' - on receipt of complaint, it decides who should investigate, and forwards the complaint to the relevant law enforcement agency. Thus, in a police shooting case, it will just send it back to the POLICE to investigate and act upon it > and this is exactly what we did not want - we wanted an INDEPENDENT(independent of police) Commission to investigate complaints about police crimes/misconduct, with the ability to conduct PUBLIC INQUIRY, and best with the power to also take action including Charging and prosecuting them in Court, noting that past recommendations for investigation and prosecution by even SUHAKAM, EAIC(Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC)], or even RCIs seems to get ignored - no one gets charged and tried in Court.
After GE14, the PH Government tabled an IPCMC Bill, which was also lacking but was being improved on by Parliament - but then dropped by the subsequent PN Government, who then introduced this 'weak' IPCC Bill.
When Anwar Ibrahim became Prime Minister, the IPCC Act was still NOT IN FORCE - meaning that Anwar and this Madani Government could have RE-INTRODUCED a better Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) - but disappointingly, on 1 July 2023, the IPCC ACT was put into force.
One thing that questions the 'INDEPENDENCE' of the IPCC is the fact that it is the PM who picks all the members of the IPCC - Section 6(1) 'The Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall, on the advice of the Prime Minister, appoint not more than seven members of the Commission, one of whom shall be appointed as the Chairman and another as the Deputy Chairman.' - there must be an INDEPENDENT selection of any Commission/Committee/Task Force if we want to be truly INDEPENDENT...
Zolkopli Bin Dahalan is the Chairman of IPCC, and the IPCC was fully operational since January 2024 - BUT, have you seen any statement by Zolkopli or the IPCC in the media? Why is this? Azam Baki the chief of MACC is always in the Media, so why has the IPCC been silent - it would be good to hear the views of IPCC when cases involving police wrongs get reported - at least an opinion how police is supposed to act?? So, is the IPCC not just a 'toothless tiger' but also a VOICELESS one - with no expressed views of even what should the PROPER police behavior? Sadly, it is the same with many such committees/commissions appointed to be watchdogs to ensure proper conduct of the police, etc...
The Home Ministry has left it to the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) as an independent body, to determine any action on misconduct in the Durian Tunggal police shooting.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Subsection 32(1) of the Independent Police Conduct Commission Act 2022 [Act 839] empowers the IPCC to initiate investigations into alleged misconduct on its own accord in the public interest, regardless of whether a formal complaint has been lodged.
But, Minister Saifuddin Nasution, don't you know that the IPCC does not even have the power to formed and start a PUBLIC INQUIRY - all it can do now, is determine who to refer the complaint too, and in this case of police shooting that resulted in Death - it will send it back to the police??? And police killing is a CRIME - how can we say it is a mere 'MISCONDUCT"?
Even, when the police came under the jurisdiction of the EAIC(Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC)], it was better looking at EAIC's track record - when it did do an INQUIRY and publish a report of report (which could be accessed to the Public) - see EAIC Websites. The majority of the complaints received by the EAIC was about POLICE - indicative of how BIG a problem it is.
Now, in this recent case of police shooting, DURIAN TUNGGAL case - On Nov 24, 2025, three men – G. Logeswaran, 29, M. Puspanathan, 21, and a 24-year-old identified as M. – were shot dead during a police operation at an oil palm plantation. What emerged later, was an audio recording - 'One...two...three, gunshots' - Lawyer wants cops in Malacca shooting charged with murder(Malaysiakini)? RIGHT - the investigation should always be for MURDER in all police shot people dead cases.
The LAW in Malaysia is MOST CLEAR - Police can arrest, but NOT KILL. So, when the police end up killing anyone, the said Police Officers Must Immediately In Court for the 'killing crime' , and in court they will have to prove that they are 'NOT GUILTY', or any Defence they want to RELY on - It is up to the INDEPENDENT Court to decide whether these police officers are GUILTY for MURDER or any of the other 'killing offences' - or NOT GUILTY. If there have some defence, like 'self-defence' , it must be raised in Court.
Note after the police killing incident - we already have the SUSPECTS, those who did the actual killing and/or their accomplices. We have the EVIDENCE - the witnesses that were present and saw the wrongdoings, the report of experts who investigated the crime scene, who conducted the post-mortem, and in the Durian Tunggal case, we also have that audio recording - suggesting intentional killing of suspects already 'arrested'....
It is not for the police, prosecutor, Minister Saifuddin or even the PM to decide NOT to charge and accord a FAIR TRIAL. There should be no suspicions of 'SELECTIVE" non-investigation and/or prosecution because they were police officers...???
So, Minister Saifuddin, ensure that the LAW is enforced...
When police kills instead of arresting - it must be presumed to be an EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLING until it is proven otherwise. Malaysia still does not LAWS criminalizing extrajudicial killings, extrajudicial TORTURE, enforced DISAPPEARANCE - is this because Malaysia still do not consider this a SERIOUS Crime? We need to immediately have these laws enacted ...
See earlier posts:-
3 days later, another case of police shot dead a 'suspect' - How many such EXTRAJUDICIAL killings by police in Malaysia? IPCMC - we need it fast
SUHAKAM and Parliament Must Investigate Whether Extrajudicial Killings Are ‘Planned’ Murders with no intention of arrest - Improve public perception of law enforcement(Media statement and Sccop report)
When police shoot and kill - Minister must apologize and Charge the police killers in court - Let Court decide on guilt or defence. Criminalize extrajudicial killing(with deterent sentence) - A Statement of 18 Groups
Another 4 not arrested, but SHOT DEAD by Malaysian Police in Sabah? Charge them in Court - and let the Courts decide on GUILT or Innocence...
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said there is no need for a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) to investigate the alleged forgery case involving “heritage” football players and the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM).
Saifuddin reminded that the issue regarding the alleged falsification of naturalised player documents had already been addressed through ongoing independent investigations and legal processes, including by the police and the MACC.
“In view of this, the ministry is of the opinion that there is no requirement at this time to establish an RCI regarding the issue, as the legal processes and investigations by the relevant authorities are still ongoing,” Saifuddin said in a written parliamentary reply, dated Feb 23.
“Nonetheless, should a reasonable need for an RCI arise in the future, the matter is subject to the jurisdiction of the federal government through the Prime Minister’s Department, in accordance with the provisions of the Commissions of Enquiry Act 1950 (Act 119),” he added.
The home minister had responded to an inquiry from Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu) regarding the establishment of an RCI to investigate possible elements of corruption and malpractice involving documents related to the Malaysian citizenship granted to the “heritage” players.
Saifuddin also said that MACC’s preliminary findings had found that the issues involved in the scandal were “technical in nature”, and did not constitute offences under the MACC Act.
He reminded that an internal investigation committee within FAM, chaired by former chief justice Raus Sharif had also been established to oversee the matter.
However, in December, the committee concluded its investigations in frustration due to not having the power to request documents or subpoena witnesses, ultimately recommending that FAM lodge a police report for further investigation.
Tampered certs
The International Federation of Association Football (Fifa) in its investigations found that the seven “heritage” players - Gabriel Felipe Arrocha, Facundo Garces, Rodrigo Holgado, Imanol Manchuca, Joao Figueiredo, Jon Irazabal, and Hector Hevel - had become Malaysian citizens under false pretences.
It found that birth certificates purporting the players’ grandparents were born in Malaysia were forged, with one showing clear signs of tampering.
The investigations also discovered that documents from the players themselves showed that their grandparents had no connection with Malaysia.
On top of that, Fifa also found that the players had “passed” the Malay language aspect of their Malaysian citizenship test despite not speaking the language.
Saifuddin previously told Parliament in October that the players had a basic grasp of Malay.
He also revealed he had exercised his discretion to waive a requirement that they reside in Malaysia for at least 10 years before becoming citizens.
To date, neither Saifuddin nor the National Registration Department has admitted to any wrongdoing.
The case is at the Court of Arbitration for Sport - which had also temporarily lifted a ban on the seven from playing football. - Malaysiakini, 24/2/2026
The Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) is free to investigate the Durian Tunggal shooting, where police officers are suspected of killing three men in cold blood.
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the IPCC is an independent body and can decide on its own whether to launch any investigations, regardless of whether a complaint was made, including the Durian Tunggal case.
"In this matter, the Home Ministry leaves it fully to the IPCC as an independent body to take appropriate action in line with the (IPCC) Act," he said in a written parliamentary reply yesterday.
Saifuddin (above) was responding to William Leong (Harapan-Selayang) on whether the IPCC had been roped in to investigate the police shooting case, and how the government planned to ensure no conflict of interest in the police's own investigations into the case.
Malacca police had initially claimed that the shooting was done in self-defence.
However, this was disputed with an alleged audio recording of the incident, which later led Bukit Aman to take over the probe and reclassify it as a murder investigation.
The officers involved have been suspended.
On Feb 10, Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail said police had completed investigations and were awaiting instructions from the Attorney-General's Chambers.
The IPCC is a watered-down version of the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC).
One key difference is that, unlike the proposed IPCMC, the IPCC can't take any action against errant police officers. Instead, action must be referred to the Police Force Commission or other relevant authorities.
The Durian Tunggal shooting had previously led to calls for the government to establish the IPCMC. - Malaysiakini, 24/2/2026
Home Ministry leaves misconduct probe in Durian Tunggal shooting to IPCC
KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry has left it to the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) as an independent body, to determine any action on misconduct in the Durian Tunggal police shooting.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Subsection 32(1) of the Independent Police Conduct Commission Act 2022 [Act 839] empowers the IPCC to initiate investigations into alleged misconduct on its own accord in the public interest, regardless of whether a formal complaint has been lodged.
"This includes the shooting incident in Durian Tunggal, Melaka.
"In this matter, the ministry leaves it entirely to the IPCC, as an independent and impartial body, to take appropriate action in accordance with the provisions of the law," he said in a written parliamentary reply today.
He was responding to William Leong Jee Keen (PH–Selayang), who asked whether the IPCC was involved in the investigation and how the government could ensure that the internal police probe would be free from conflict of interest and conducted fairly and objectively.
Saifuddin said a special task force had been set up at the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department to take full charge of the criminal investigation into the incident.
He said the police Integrity and Standards Compliance Department is conducting a disciplinary investigation to determine whether there were any breaches of the Inspector-General of Police's Standing Orders or standard operating procedures, particularly in relation to detention, inspection, arrest and the handling of firearms by the officers involved.
"The police has given its assurance that a transparent, fair and professional investigation will be conducted in accordance with existing laws to ensure that justice is upheld.
"The investigation papers have also been referred to the Attorney-General's Chambers for further scrutiny in line with Article 145(3) of the Federal Constitution," he said.
On Nov 24, 2025, three men – G. Logeswaran, 29, M. Puspanathan, 21, and a 24-year-old identified as M. – were shot dead during a police operation at an oil palm plantation.
Police had earlier said the incident occurred after one of the men allegedly attacked a policeman with a parang, prompting officers to open fire.
Lawyers representing the families have since disputed the police account. - NST, 23/2/2026
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