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Anwar denies flouting King's authority in Najib house arrest row
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has rejected claims that he or his government acted against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's wishes regarding former Prime Minister Najib Razak's house arrest controversy. Anwar made the clarification while addressing concerns over the government's handling of the matter.
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MELAKA, Nov 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has firmly denied allegations that he or the government defied the King's authority in connection with the recent house arrest controversy involving former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Anwar emphasised that the administration remained fully respectful of the constitutional role of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and categorically rejected suggestions that the government had overstepped or acted contrary to the monarch's position on the matter.
The clarification comes amid public debate surrounding Najib's detention and mounting speculation about potential tensions between the executive branch and the palace. Anwar stressed the government's commitment to working closely with all constitutional institutions to ensure proper governance and adherence to the rule of law.
The Prime Minister's statement underscores the administration's continued emphasis on maintaining harmonious relations with the royal institution while managing sensitive legal and political matters affecting high-profile figures in the country.