PM denies claims judiciary system used for political revenge
PM Anwar Ibrahim denies claims he is using the country’s judiciary system to seek political revenge against certain individuals. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, June 11, 2023. PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim denied claims he was using the country’s judiciary system to seek political revenge against certain individuals.
Anwar said he has always respected the judiciary system in the country, not interfering in decisions made by the attorney-general or judges on any said case. “If revenge was on my mind or my intent, many would have been sent to the Sungai Buloh prison already, but I know the need to defend the principles of adhering to the law. “Who is to be investigated, charged, is not within my powers. My powers are limited to ensuring the duties of institutions related to security and safety are being carried out without fear or favour,” said the prime minister in his speech when attending the “Cikgu Anda” theatre programme last night. Anwar said he cannot direct the attorney-general to charge anyone because charges must be accompanied with strong facts. “Instead, like what I said in parliament, I do not want to be a leader who uses power to suppress or oppress anyone,” he said. Anwar also stressed that for seven months as the country’s leader, he has never changed the appointments in the judiciary. “Whatever is presented by the committee to the chief justice will be sent to me and I just follow the process… no changes, except if the record of the judge is challenged,” he said. – Bernama, June 11, 2023.
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