KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 26 -- Calls for integrity and accountability in public office have intensified following His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim's warning that no one is exempt from scrutiny, reigniting debate among lawmakers over whether asset declarations should be made mandatory for all elected representatives.

Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin did not reject the idea outright, but questioned whether MPs without executive powers should be compelled to declare their wealth, citing potential security risks, New Straits Times reported today.

"You have to understand, if someone becomes a minister, their home will be guarded by the police. But not all MPs receive that kind of protection," the Bersatu deputy president was quoted as saying...