00:00An opposition MP has questioned the government's decision to task the International Islamic University Malaysia with conducting a feasibility study on the proposed election of Kuala Lumpur's mayor.
00:14Brigatan National Chief Whip Takiyudin Hassan said there are several other more senior public universities such as University Malaya, University Kebangsaan Malaysia and University Technology Mara.
00:24On Tuesday, Federal Territories Minister Hanna Yeo revealed that IIUM has been conducting the feasibility study since December 2025, dating back to when Dr. Zaliha Mustafa helmed the ministry.
00:39Takiyudin also questioned the need to overhaul the current system of appointing mayors, which he said has operated without any issue under the Federal Capital Act 1960 for more than six decades.
00:49The past Secretary-General warned that local government elections in the past had led to racial polarisation and urged the government to be transparent about the proposal.
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