I feel compelled to respond after some former government elites expressed discomfort with efforts to highlight the Darussalam Assets issue in the public domain. Among the remarks shared were:
“Darussalam Assets knows what they are doing.”
“Don’t take the article seriously — the writer has no credibility.”
“Between the lines, the article is instigative.”
I respect these views, but I believe the recent discussions on Darussalam Assets’ billion-dollar share capital adjustment should not be dismissed lightly. Even if it appears “technical,” the scale makes it significant. Public curiosity is natural when sums tied to national wealth are involved.
Some have suggested that raising these questions is somehow dangerous. But when over a billion dollars is adjusted on the books, the real risk lies not in asking but in leaving the public confused. My writing does not create unrest — it reduces it, by explaining what is already public record and reinforcing the value of clarity, transparency, and trust in our institutions.
Clarifying these issues is not about blame. It is about strengthening trust in institutions. Transparency and open communication help prevent rumours and reassure the rakyat that governance is sound.
KopiTalk with MHO aims to unpack complex financial and legal matters so ordinary readers can understand them. Far from being instigative, such writing should be welcomed as part of constructive dialogue — aligned with the principles of openness, accountability, and public confidence under Wawasan 2035.
In the end, transparency is not a threat to stability — it is its strongest safeguard.
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