Politics · Malaysia Bureau
Anwar dismisses RM9.5m allegation against minister as baseless claim
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has rejected an allegation involving RM9.5 million against a cabinet minister, characterizing it as a political statement lacking substantive evidence.
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KUALA LUMPUR — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Monday dismissed claims of financial impropriety against a member of his cabinet, stating the allegation lacked credible foundation.
The premier's remarks came in response to allegations totalling RM9.5 million that had been levelled against the minister. Anwar characterised the claim as politically motivated rather than grounded in factual grounds.
He did not elaborate extensively on the specifics of the allegation but stressed the government's commitment to maintaining integrity within the cabinet. The Prime Minister's dismissal of the claim suggests confidence in the minister's position within the administration.
The incident reflects ongoing political tensions within Malaysia's governance landscape, with various stakeholders continuing to scrutinise the conduct of senior officials. The government has previously emphasised its zero-tolerance stance towards corruption and financial misconduct among its ranks.