Opposition MPs criticise Foreign Minister's handling of diplomatic dispute

Members of the opposition raised concerns in Parliament over the handling of a dispute involving a high-ranking official, questioning why diplomatic channels and internal mediation efforts were not exhausted before the matter reached the courts. Wan Fayhsal, an opposition MP, expressed frustration at the public nature of the conflict, suggesting that airing grievances through legal prosecution could have been avoided through proper ministerial intervention. His remarks were directed at Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah, who oversees the diplomatic service. The MP's comments reflect broader concerns among opposition lawmakers about the management of internal disputes within government institutions. The exact nature of the disagreement involving the official, named Shuhaily, has not been fully detailed in Parliament, though the dispute appears to centre on issues requiring diplomatic resolution rather than litigation.