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The Star
11 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Nurul Izzah's political chess move
IN Malaysian politics, where loyalty is often prized over principle, and power plays are rarely subtle, PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar has pulled off a move that is equal parts idealistic and strategic — and one that may reshape internal dynamics within the party. At the centre of the storm was the delay in the appointment of Malaysia's next chief justice — a seemingly procedural issue that morphed into a test of political courage and constitutional values. Amid growing unease and speculation about interference in the judicial appointment process, several PKR lawmakers — led by former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli — called for greater transparency and reform. The calls triggered backlash from within the party, with a faction demanding that Rafizi and other dissenting MPs be suspended for supposedly undermining party unity and the Prime Minister's position. Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Full access to Web and App. RM 13.90/month RM 9.73 /month Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter. RM 12.39/month RM 8.63 /month Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Malay Mail
Police confirm charges against preacher accused by Nurul Izzah of molesting male teens under guise of ‘nasyid'
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — A celebrity preacher previously implicated in a sexual molestation case highlighted by PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar has reportedly been charged in court, police have confirmed. Harian Metro cited Senior Asst Comm Siti Kamsiah Hassan, head of Bukit Aman's Sexual, Abuse and Child Investigation Division (D11), confirming that eight police reports were lodged against the preacher. 'The sexual molestation cases involving the celebrity preacher in Penang are currently being heard in court,' she reportedly said. 'All the victims are male teenagers aged between 13 and 16.' She said the incidents occurred in Penang and Kedah, with charges filed in 2023, 2024 and this year. Nurul Izzah previously alleged on Facebook that the preacher had exploited young boys' interests in nasyid music to carry out his acts. She said the victim later lodged a police report after experiencing the alleged harassment. Nurul Izzah pledged to stand by the victims after the preacher was said to have filed a lawsuit against the victim's family, demanding a public apology.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Celebrity preacher exposed by Nurul Izzah has been charged, say cops
KUALA LUMPUR: The celebrity preacher involved in a sexual assault case, as recently revealed by PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar, has already been charged. Confirming the matter, federal police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Sexual, Women and Child Investigations Division (D11) principal assistant director Senior Assistant Commissioner Siti Kamsiah Hassan said eight police reports had been lodged against the preacher. She said seven of the cases took place in Penang, while one occurred in Kedah. "The sexual assault cases involving the celebrity preacher in Penang are currently under trial. "All the victims are male teenagers aged between 13 and 16," she said when contacted today. She said the charges against the preacher were filed in 2023, 2024, and this year. Izzah had previously shared in a Facebook post said the ustaz used a teenager's interest in nasyid to get close to him, but it was merely a ploy to mask his ill intentions. It is understood that the man did not remain silent, and has reportedly filed a lawsuit against the victim's family, demanding a public apology.
Focus Malaysia
4 days ago
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
Unexpected guest at lawyers' march, Nurul Izzah, gets roasted as 'drama queen seeking cheap publicity'
NEWLY elected PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar was trolled for 'good family acting' after she joined some 400 lawyers in their 2.6-km march from the Palace of Justice (POJ) to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) complex in Putrajaya yesterday (July 14). Unfazed with her justification that her participation reflected her concern on the need to defend the integrity of the nation's judicial institution, detractors seemed to regard her action as opportunistic when she has 'all the access in the world to reach out to her father to convey her grievances'. 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐈 𝐊𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐍 Saya turut bersama-sama Majlis Peguam Malaysia berarak bagi mempertahankan salah satu tiang utama demokrasi kita – kebebasan badan kehakiman. Saya pernah bersuara ketika Kerajaan PN mencabul demokrasi dengan menutup Dewan Rakyat.… — Nurul Izzah Anwar 🇲🇾 🌺 (@n_izzah) July 14, 2025 'So, she against his father? 😂 Nice joke,' quipped a commenter to a Facebook (FB) footage by The Star with another chipping in 'Aiyooo … just talk to your father la … very best actor la you all, like father like daughter'. Over at the Berita Harian FB page, the trolling was even more intense with one commenter wondering 'how could people still be supporting the parti wayang anak-beranak (literally, 'family acting party') with some contending that the eldest daughter of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was sent by her father as 'a spy'. While some poked fun at her for daring to oppose her father who is also the PKR president, others teased her for 'not inviting her father to tag along'. An amusing meme of Nurul Izzah's participation in yesterday's walk was that from former UMNO supreme council member Isham Jalil who felt inspired to turn the event into a 'box office movie'. 'It starred Yuyul Jijah. This is the sequel to Ajam Becki's never-ending story,' penned Isham who was fired from UMNO on Dec 7, 2023 for disagreeing to cooperate with DAP in elections. Editor's Note: Nurul Izzah had on May 16 volunteered to submit objection over the third contract extension of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) head honcho Tan Sri Azam Baki to PMX. She has not furnished any update since then. On a serious note, the Malaysian Bar president Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab has personally handed over the memorandum on safeguarding judicial independence to Datuk Zamri Misman who is the director-general of the Legal Affairs Division at the PMO. In a nutshell, the 'Walk to Safeguard Judicial Independence' can be described as successful for it was attended by members of the Bar, chambers and concerned members of the public. Even human rights activist and lawyer Siti Kasim who has been unwell made it a point to participate in the event. 'Ready to walk the talk!! In the bus waiting to be transported to POJ. Uphold the independence of our judiciary!! 💪💪' she penned on her FB page. Highlighting specific concerns raised in the memorandum, Ezri pointed out the alarming judicial vacancies. 'Among the matters raised is the need to fill the existing vacancies in the judiciary … We were informed that some cases have been scheduled as far ahead as the year 2030, and this will disrupt the functioning of the courts and negatively affect clients,' he added. – July 15, 2025
The Star
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
I joined Malaysian Bar walk as a concerned Malaysian, says Nurul Izzah
PETALING JAYA: Nurul Izzah Anwar says she joined the Malaysian Bar's march on Monday (July 14) as a "concerned Malaysian" to ensure that the Madani government continues to protect judicial integrity. "I joined this walk as a concerned Malaysian – to listen, to witness for myself and to express solidarity with the concerns raised by the Bar Council" the PKR deputy president said in an Instagram post on Monday (July 14) night. She also said she was no stranger to speaking up when it mattered "Today, I must speak up again, to ensure that the Madani government continues to protect the integrity of our judiciary," she said. Nurul Izzah explained the three branches of government – the judiciary, the executive and the legislature – exist to keep one another in check, ensuring that no single branch can operate without accountability. "An independent judiciary is the essential bulwark against overreach by the executive, the Cabinet, and the government as a whole. "The most crucial thing in an independent judicial system is the lack of interference from internal or external forces. "As such, persons appointed as the Chief Justice of Malaya; President of the Court of Appeal, the Chief Judge of Malaya and the Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak must not only be capable but also be of the highest moral integrity to carry out the job," she said. On allegations of interference in the judiciary, she said this was substantiated by a police report on the matter as well as a purported leak of the Judicial Appointment Committee (JAC) meeting. "It is important that these allegations be investigated to restore trust in our judiciary. "Investigations can commence under Article 125 of the Federal Constitution through the establishment of an independent tribunal comprising at least five senior judges. "Such actions will go a long way to preserve the faith in our systems," she said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nurul Izzah Anwar (@n_izzah)
