Malaysians should initiate an online petition in solidarity with Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain for a corruption-free, principled and progressive police force.

When an officer has the courage to confront shortcomings within his own ranks, that courage deserves public support. Especially now, when there is a perception that “cartels” exist not only within the police force but across much of the country’s administration.

Datuk Shuhaily spoke out about alleged links between police personnel and criminal syndicates. He questioned lavish lifestyles that did not match officers’ incomes and demanded that senior officers take responsibility for those under their command. He also announced asset audits for officers holding sensitive positions.

These matters concern public trust, safety and accountability.

Whatever our experiences with PDRM, however deep our disappointment or distrust, Datuk Shuhaily’s willingness to confront alleged wrongdoing within his own ranks gives us reason to keep hoping—and to believe that many other officers of integrity remain within the force, although they may be reluctant to speak openly.

For Malaysians who still believe our institutions can be improved, Datuk Shuhaily carries that hope.

The hope of clean, principled police leadership with the courage to act without favour. The hope that honest officers still have the opportunity to bring about change.

We cannot expect officers to be courageous, then leave them standing alone when they come under “pressure".

This petition can offer moral support to Datuk Shuhaily and every officer who has the courage to reject corruption. Its message is clear:

You are not alone. Your honesty is valued. Malaysians stand with you in building a police force free from corruption and upholding integrity.

I call upon concerned Malaysians and civil society organisations to take up this initiative. Across race, religion and political allegiance, we all need a police force we can trust.

Let us stop merely complaining and hoping that things will improve on their own. Change requires citizens willing to speak out and act.

Waytha Moorthy Ponnusamy

4.11.2026