05-06-2025
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
PAS's call for PM to take leave ‘baseless', says PKR Youth
PKR Youth vice-chief Nabil Halimi reaffirmed the wing's support for the rule of law, stating that no one is above the legal process. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA : PKR Youth has dismissed PAS's call for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to take a leave of absence, saying it was 'baseless' and politically irresponsible.
PKR Youth vice-chief Nabil Halimi said such a demand would only distract the government from its duties and does not support national stability.
'Anwar should continue leading to ensure there is stable governance, which will in turn attract investments and drive development,' he said in a statement.
Nabil praised Anwar's willingness to face legal proceedings, calling it a reflection of integrity and a commitment to the government's reform agenda, which prioritises transparency and accountability.
He reaffirmed PKR Youth's support for the rule of law, stating that no one is above the legal process.
Nabil also rejected claims of executive interference, emphasising the importance of maintaining the separation of powers between the executive, legislature, and judiciary.
He went on to criticise PAS for politicising the issue, stating that it could erode public trust in national institutions.
Nabil urged young Malaysians to support ongoing reform efforts and reject attempts to undermine national stability.
Earlier, PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari urged Anwar to take temporary leave ahead of a civil suit filed by his former research assistant, Yusoff Rawther. The case is scheduled to begin on June 16.
He said Anwar had a moral obligation and political responsibility to take temporary leave to avoid any perception of bias and to protect the country's image.
The Kuala Lumpur High Court yesterday dismissed Anwar's application to refer eight legal questions arising from a civil suit filed by Yusoff to the Federal Court.
The prime minister wanted the apex court to rule whether Articles 5(1), 8(1), 39, 40 and 43 of the Federal Constitution grant him qualified immunity from the suit Yusoff filed four years ago.
Justice Roz Mawar Rozain said the questions posed by the prime minister failed to cross the threshold set out in Section 84 of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964.
Roz Mawar said the trial of Yusoff's suit will begin at 9am on June 16 as scheduled, rejecting an application by Anwar's lawyer, Alan Wong, for a stay pending appeal.
Yusoff, a grandson of the late Penang consumer advocate SM Mohamed Idris, claimed he was assaulted at Anwar's home in Segambut in October 2018.
He is seeking general, special, aggravated and exemplary damages, as well as interest, costs and other relief deemed fit by the court.
Anwar denies the claim and has filed a countersuit.
