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BusinessToday
23-07-2025
- Politics
- BusinessToday
Tun Mahathir Questions On 'Extensive' Number Of Police At Upcoming Rally
Former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, and centenarian, has raised strong concerns regarding planned police actions, including extensive roadblocks, ahead of a major gathering scheduled for Saturday, July 26, at Dataran Merdeka. In a recent social media post, he questioned the justification and legality of such measures, alleging a 'deliberate abuse of power' by the current administration. The former premier acknowledged that organsers intend for the gathering to be peaceful and have warned participants against carrying weapons. However, he expressed skepticism about the police's stated intent for deploying an estimated 2,000 officers and implementing roadblocks – which police have reportedly indicated are for searching for weapons. 'In Alor Setar there were road blocks. So all roads to Kuala Lumpur will be blocked on 26th July,' Tun Mahathir claimed in his post, suggesting a widespread disruption. While conceding that the Constitution allows for roadblocks by the police, Tun Mahathir highlighted that it also 'stipulates that nothing should be done to obstruct the gathering.' He argued that the planned roadblocks could indeed obstruct the assembly. He further made a serious allegation, stating, 'However there will be certain groups who will carry weapons. They intend to show that the check at the blocks are justified.' This, he asserted, represents a 'kind of deliberate abuse of power,' drawing a parallel to the 'Yusoff Rawther case' and claiming it is 'typical of PMX,' a reference to the current Prime Minister. The Yusoff Rawther case refers to a civil sexual assault suit against the current Prime Minister, which has seen recent legal developments. Concluding his statement, Tun Mahathir asserted, 'No rule of the law. Only abuse of power.' The organisers of the rally have reiterated their call for participants to maintain peace and adhere to all laws during the assembly. Related
Free Malaysia Today
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Anwar's constitutional reference appeal for case management tomorrow
Anwar Ibrahim wants the Court of Appeal to refer eight legal questions, which he said arise from a civil suit brought by former research assistant Yusoff Rawther, to the Federal Court for determination. PUTRAJAYA : The Court of Appeal has brought forward case management of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's constitutional reference appeal to tomorrow, with a view to disposing of the case on an expedited basis. Anwar is appealing against the High Court's refusal to refer eight legal questions – which he claims arise from a civil suit brought by former research assistant Yusoff Rawther – to the Federal Court for determination. An e-mail sent out by senior assistant registrar Ahmad Izuddin Fajri Fakrullah, sighted by FMT, said the case management was being brought forward as the appeals court bench had indicated this morning that an early hearing should be held. As such, Izuddin said case management, previously scheduled for Sept 2, has been brought forward to tomorrow. Lawyer Rafique Rashid Ali, appearing for Yusoff, who filed his suit in 2021 against Anwar over an alleged assault, confirmed the matter. 'The case management will be held online,' he said when contacted. Earlier today, a three-member bench chaired by Justice Ruzima Ghazali said the stay should be granted as Anwar had shown special circumstances. Ruzima, who sat with Justices Wong Kian Kheong and Lim Hock Leng, however, said parties were at liberty to apply for an early hearing date. On June 4, High Court Justice Roz Mawar Rozain dismissed Anwar's reference application and directed that the trial proceed on the seven days previously set between June 16 and June 25. In her decision, Roz Mawar said none of the questions posed in the application had crossed the threshold set out in Section 84 of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964 to justify a referral to the apex court. In a 21-page judgment, she said the application was misconceived as to the jurisdiction of the courts and based on speculative doctrines with no constitutional footing. On June 10, the Court of Appeal granted Anwar an interim stay pending today's hearing of the prime minister's stay application. The prime minister wants the apex court to determine whether Articles 5(1), 8(1), 39, 40 and 43 of the Federal Constitution grant him qualified immunity from the suit filed by Yusoff four years ago. Yusoff's suit relates to events which allegedly took place before Anwar took office on Nov 22, 2022. A grandson of the late Penang consumer advocate SM Mohamed Idris, Yusoff claims 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.
Malaysiakini
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Lawyer calls PKR Youth members' bluff in linking Yusoff to Mossad
The lawyer representing Yusoff Rawther has taken a swipe at PKR Youth members allegedly 'masquerading as NGOs' after a police report was lodged against the former research assistant to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. This was following a group of NGOs lodging a police report accusing Yusoff of having links to the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad.
Malaysiakini
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
NGOs urge cops to probe Yusoff over 'Mossad agent' claims
Several NGOs have urged the police to investigate allegations that Yusoff Rawther could be a proxy or agent for Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad. The call stems from the former research assistant to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's statement in 2017 in support of Israel's existence, as well as his rejection of Arab nations' claims over Baitulmaqdis (Jerusalem), which they argue runs contrary to Malaysia's official position.
Free Malaysia Today
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Yusoff Rawther wants Anwar's reference appeal heard on July 21
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is appealing the High Court's refusal to refer eight legal questions to the Federal Court for determination arising from a civil suit brought by former research assistant Yusoff Rawther. PUTRAJAYA : Lawyers for former research assistant Yusoff Rawther have requested that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's appeal, seeking to refer several legal and constitutional questions to the Federal Court, be expedited and fixed for hearing on July 21. In a letter to Court of Appeal president Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim, the Law Practice of Rafique said the appeal records were complete, as the High Court had issued its written grounds for dismissing Anwar's application. 'A case management can be held earlier so that the appeal can be heard and disposed of on July 21,' the letter sighted by FMT read. The lawyers said the appeal was limited to questions of law as there are no facts in dispute. On June 10, a three-member Court of Appeal bench allowed Anwar an ad interim stay of a civil suit brought by Yusoff against him, and fixed July 21 for the full hearing of the stay application. The appeals court also fixed the appeal proper for case management on Sept 2. Rafique Rashid Ali, who is representing Yusoff, confirmed the matter. As a result of the ad interim stay, the trial of the suit, scheduled to begin on June 16 before Justice Roz Mawar Rozian, was vacated. Roz Mawar had on June 4 dismissed Anwar's reference application, ruling that none of the eight questions posed had succeeded in crossing the threshold set out in Section 84 of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964. In her 21-page judgment, she held that the application was misconceived on jurisdictional grounds and rested on speculative doctrines which lacked a constitutional basis. Anwar wants the apex court to rule on whether Articles 5(1), 8(1), 39, 40 and 43 of the Federal Constitution grant him qualified immunity from the suit filed by Yusoff four years ago. The suit relates to events which allegedly took place before Anwar took office on Nov 24, 2022. Yusoff, a grandson of the late Penang consumer advocate SM Mohamed Idris, claims 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.
