Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli has ridiculed the practice of classifying criminal probes involving politicians as “No Further Action” (NFA), calling it a “great award more valuable than any medal”.
He said that 68 percent of the NFA cases involved politicians investigated under the administrations of three prime ministers from Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional, and Perikatan Nasional.
“Another way to see this ‘award’ is that while it’s hard to get shortlisted, once you’re in, your chances are very high. Out of 60 cases, 41 received NFAs — a success rate of more than two-thirds,” Rafizi wrote on X.
“I think the value of this ‘award’ must be in the millions, as each shortlisted case usually involves transactions worth millions.”
The Pandan MP said it was no surprise that Malaysians often compare politicians’ treatment to that of ordinary citizens.
“When more than two-thirds of cases are granted NFA and not even charged, I understand why people compare it with citizens accused of stealing milk. Honestly, I don’t know what else to say. Better to just go home and play with our cats,” he joked.
Earlier, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department for Law and Institutional Reform Azalina Othman revealed in Parliament that between 2020 and July this year, two-thirds of criminal investigation papers involving politicians were classified as NFA.
She said 41 out of 60 cases fell under NFA, but stressed that authorities may reopen investigations if circumstances change in the future.
