The latest statement by Opposition leader, Hamzah Zainudin has caught the attention of many people, when he revealed that he has a lot of files against government party leaders from the time when he was home minister.
I am, therefore, obligated to invite him to answer three sets of very important questions before I take further actions in my capacity as a backbencher member of parliament.
Firstly, can Hamzah keep the files which he has claimed that he now possesses, especially after his term as the home minister? If the answer is yes, do other former home ministers such as Zahid Hamidi and Muhyiddin Yassin also keep such confidential records with them?
Secondly, if Hamzah was already aware of the incriminating evidences in the alleged files, why didn’t he pursue the cases against the culprits when he was home minister? Why does he only now threaten to use the information against the current government? Is Hamzah trying to use the files as his bargaining chip in negotiation with the government in order to obtain something he wants?
Thirdly, was Hamzah not duty-bound to uphold the course of justice by reporting the crimes to the authorities? If the files are under the Official Secrets Act, would Hamzah not have committed a crime punishable under the Act by holding on to the files?
The authorities have to investigate to see if Hamzah was, in fact, complicit with the culprits in covering up their acts.