MALIK Because she’s the only honest person left who knows my real name.

Malik sits on a torn red velvet chair. Around him: triad reps, Indian gang lieutenants, and a shadowy figure — MR. TAN (50s, suit, speaks softly).

MALIK You became the law. I became the ghost. We were both orphans, Shar.

Malik picks up his father’s old keris.

Police vans block exits. Sharifah leads a tactical team.

SHARIFAH I remember. That’s why this is hard.

ZUL Why?

Gunfire erupts. Zul drags Malik toward a fire exit.

INT. POLICE HEADQUARTERS, BUKIT AMAN – DAY