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AUTHORITIES in Kuala Lumpur have been instructed to act swiftly after a viral video surfaced allegedly showing individuals claiming to be members of a Residents’ Representative Council attempting to solicit payment from a business operator.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said she has directed Kuala Lumpur City Hall to lodge a police report and begin an immediate investigation into the incident, which is believed to have taken place in Wangsa Maju.
In a statement issued on Thursday, she stressed that firm action would be taken if the allegations are substantiated.
“Our position is clear: there is zero tolerance for any form of protection money or middleman practices,” she said, warning that any implicated member would be dismissed without compromise.
The case emerged after closed-circuit television footage from a massage centre circulated online, allegedly showing two men identifying themselves as members of the Residents’ Representative Council before demanding money to prevent the premises from being closed, citing supposed complaints from local residents.
Hannah also urged members of the public with relevant information to come forward and report any misconduct to the Integrity Unit of the Federal Territories Department, DBKL, or the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, stressing that complaints should not be limited to the council but include any officials or agencies under the department’s oversight.
“Close cooperation between the Federal Territories Department and the MACC has been strengthened to ensure that every complaint is investigated transparently and that strict action can be taken. Complaints can be submitted through the official portals of the Federal Territories Department, the MACC, and DBKL,” she added.
The incident has intensified scrutiny over governance and integrity at the local level, with authorities pledging transparent investigations and decisive enforcement to uphold public trust. - March 26, 2026