Politics · Malaysia Bureau
Ex-minister sought transparent probe from PM over allegations
A former minister has clarified that he approached Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim seeking an open investigation into allegations against him, rather than requesting a cover-up. Saravanan explained his decision to write to Anwar was based on their professional relationship.
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The ex-minister sought to set the record straight regarding his correspondence with the Prime Minister, emphasizing that his request was for a fair and transparent inquiry into what he described as 'wild' allegations leveled against him.
Saravanan stated that approaching Anwar was a natural course of action given that the Prime Minister was his superior at the time. He stressed that his letter was designed to ensure the allegations were handled through proper, open channels rather than through any informal arrangement.
The clarification comes as the ex-minister seeks to distance himself from suggestions that he had requested preferential treatment or attempted to obscure the investigation process. According to his statement, he believed the Prime Minister's office was the appropriate avenue through which to address the serious accusations.
This development underscores ongoing questions about how allegations against senior political figures are handled within Malaysia's governmental framework and the importance of transparent institutional processes in dealing with such matters.