INTERVIEW | With a total population of nearly 700,000, Bangi is the most populous parliamentary constituency in Malaysia, but first-time MP Syahredzan Johan is not overwhelmed by the task ahead of him.

A practising lawyer who also previously served as principal secretary to DAP veteran leader Lim Kit Siang, Syahredzan has dived into the task of serving his constituents.

“In my case, I’m still juggling legal practice with...