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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Dr M to govt: Reveal Daim's alleged offences
KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has called on the government to reveal the crimes Tun Daim Zainuddin is alleged to have committed. Dr Mahathir said this as Daim's reputation continued to be questioned even after the former finance minister's passing last November. In his statement, Dr Mahathir alluded to the probe into Daim's undeclared assets. The NST previously reported that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission was looking into property and assets linked to Daim in 11 countries. Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said that at least RM4.5 billion in assets linked to Daim had been traced in several countries, including RM758 million in the United Kingdom. MACC is seeking to seize and forfeit assets worth more than RM3 billion. "Tun Daim is gone, he cannot defend himself," Dr Mahathir said in a statement. "Everyone knows Daim was rich before becoming a minister, and was in the process of surrendering his business interests when he was appointed a minister." Dr Mahathir said Daim only restarted doing business after he was no longer a minister. "Daim did business abroad to avoid being accused of receiving special privileges," he said, adding that Daim had not been linked to any scandal in the countries he did business in.
The Print
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
‘Step Down Anwar': Thousands march through Malaysian capital to demand resignation of PM Anwar
Anwar, who campaigned on a reformist platform before taking office in November 2022, has faced criticism over measures aimed at boosting government revenue, including an expanded sales and services tax and subsidy adjustments that some fear could lead to a spike in consumer prices. Protesters – mostly wearing black t-shirts and bandannas carrying the slogan 'Turun Anwar', or 'Step Down Anwar' – marched through the heart of Kuala Lumpur, before converging in the city's Independence Square to hear speeches by top opposition leaders. Police estimated at least 18,000 were in attendance. Kuala Lumpur: Thousands of people rallied in the Malaysian capital on Saturday to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as public discontent grows over rising living costs and allegations of failing to deliver promised reforms. Protester Nur Shahirah Leman, 23, a member of an Islamic students' group, said she was worried that new taxes as well as higher electricity tariffs imposed on large businesses would eventually be passed down to consumers. 'These taxes are levied on manufacturers, so it would automatically affect the prices of food,' she has also faced claims of judicial interference and doubts over his commitment to anti-corruption efforts, after prosecutors dropped graft charges against several figures allied to the government and following a recent delay in the appointment of the country's top judges. Anwar has repeatedly denied interfering in the courts. Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who turned 100 this month, joined the rally and accused Anwar of misusing his position to prosecute political rivals, charges the premier has previously rejected. 'Those who are innocent are charged, those who have done wrong are let go,' Mahathir told the crowd. Mahathir and Anwar, his former protégé-turned-rival, have been locked in an intense feud that has dominated Malaysian politics for nearly three decades. The pair mended fences to oust the long-ruling Barisan Nasional government in 2018, but their coalition collapsed in less than two years amid infighting. This report is auto-generated from Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also Read: ASEAN Nations Gather in Vietnam to forge Post-2025 Vision
Focus Malaysia
3 days ago
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
Will Mahathir succeed in pressuring Anwar to make another U-turn on Batu Puteh?
FORMER Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad appears to have Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on the back foot over the Batu Puteh dispute. Mahathir is demanding an apology from Anwar, but says he will only deserve one if proven innocent in court. The real question now is whether Anwar will bow to Mahathir's persistent challenge and reopen the case files that were shelved. For Mahathir, this would mark a significant political win, forcing Anwar into yet another U-turn on an issue previously positioned as critical to his administration's accountability stance. Yesterday, Mahathir reiterated that he is unafraid of prosecution, provided there is clear evidence he acted wrongly in the 2008 decision to withdraw Malaysia's challenge over Batu Puteh at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). 'If I did wrong, take me to court and try me. If it's true I sold (Batu Puteh), if it's true I gave it away, then I will be punished. But if it's not true, then the person accusing me should apologise,' Mahathir said. He was responding to Anwar's earlier remarks that the Cabinet refrained from pursuing legal action due to Mahathir's advanced age, even though the Prime Minister still held him responsible for the loss of the island to Singapore. Mahathir defended his administration's decision as one based on facts and legal reasoning. Whether Anwar will hold firm or shift course remains to be seen. —July 27, 2025 Main image: Malay Mail
AsiaOne
3 days ago
- Politics
- AsiaOne
Thousands rally in Malaysia to call for PM Anwar's resignation, Malaysia News
KUALA LUMPUR - Thousands of people rallied in the Malaysian capital on Saturday (July 26) to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as public discontent grows over rising living costs and allegations of failing to deliver promised reforms. Protesters - mostly wearing black t-shirts and bandannas carrying the slogan "Turun Anwar", or "Step Down Anwar" - marched through the heart of Kuala Lumpur, before converging in the city's Independence Square to hear speeches by top opposition leaders. Police estimated at least 18,000 were in attendance. Anwar, who campaigned on a reformist platform before taking office in November 2022, has faced criticism over measures aimed at boosting government revenue, including an expanded sales and services tax and subsidy adjustments that some fear could lead to a spike in consumer prices. The premier this week announced a cash handout, increased aid for poor households and a pledge to lower fuel prices, in a bid to quell worries over rising costs. Protester Nur Shahirah Leman, 23, a member of an Islamic students' group, said she was worried that new taxes as well as higher electricity tariffs imposed on large businesses would eventually be passed down to consumers. "These taxes are levied on manufacturers, so it would automatically affect the prices of food," she said. Anwar has also faced claims of judicial interference and doubts over his commitment to anti-corruption efforts, after prosecutors dropped graft charges against several figures allied to the government and following a recent delay in the appointment of the country's top judges. Anwar has repeatedly denied interfering in the courts. Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who turned 100 this month, joined the rally and accused Anwar of misusing his position to prosecute political rivals, charges the premier has previously rejected. "Those who are innocent are charged, those who have done wrong are let go," Mahathir told the crowd. Mahathir and Anwar, his former protege-turned-rival, have been locked in an intense feud that has dominated Malaysian politics for nearly three decades. [[nid:720526]] The pair mended fences to oust the long-ruling Barisan Nasional government in 2018, but their coalition collapsed in less than two years amid infighting.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Thousands rally in Malaysia to call for PM Anwar's resignation
Thousands of people rallied in the Malaysian capital on Saturday (July 26, 2025) to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as public discontent grows over rising living costs and allegations of failing to deliver promised reforms. Protesters - mostly wearing black t-shirts and bandannas carrying the slogan "Turun Anwar", or "Step Down Anwar" - marched through the heart of Kuala Lumpur, before converging in the city's Independence Square to hear speeches by top opposition leaders. Police estimated at least 18,000 were in attendance. Mr. Anwar, who campaigned on a reformist platform before taking office in November 2022, has faced criticism over measures aimed at boosting government revenue, including an expanded sales and services tax and subsidy adjustments that some fear could lead to a spike in consumer prices. The premier this week announced a cash handout, increased aid for poor households and a pledge to lower fuel prices, in a bid to quell worries over rising costs. Protester Nur Shahirah Leman, 23, a member of an Islamic students' group, said she was worried that new taxes as well as higher electricity tariffs imposed on large businesses would eventually be passed down to consumers. "These taxes are levied on manufacturers, so it would automatically affect the prices of food," she said. Anwar has also faced claims of judicial interference and doubts over his commitment to anti-corruption efforts, after prosecutors dropped graft charges against several figures allied to the government and following a recent delay in the appointment of the country's top judges. Mr. Anwar has repeatedly denied interfering in the courts. Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who turned 100 this month, joined the rally and accused Anwar of misusing his position to prosecute political rivals, charges the premier has previously rejected. "Those who are innocent are charged, those who have done wrong are let go," Mahathir told the crowd. Mahathir and Anwar, his former protégé-turned-rival, have been locked in an intense feud that has dominated Malaysian politics for nearly three decades. The pair mended fences to oust the long-ruling Barisan Nasional government in 2018, but their coalition collapsed in less than two years amid infighting.
