My relationship with the king remains good, says Anwar
The prime minister rejects claims that he defied the king in the government’s handling of Najib Razak’s house arrest.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has refuted allegations that he disobeyed the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, regarding the government's handling of former Prime Minister Najib Razak's house arrest. Speaking at an event in Ayer Molek, Anwar emphasized that the king had personally called him and remained on good terms. He clarified that the matter fell under the jurisdiction of the attorney-general, who is responsible for ensuring government decisions comply with the law.
Anwar stressed that Najib's house arrest, granted following a royal pardon, was within the attorney-general's purview and required judicial processes. The attorney-general took time to verify the law before giving his approval. Najib, serving a six-year prison sentence for the SRC International case, arrived at his home in Melaka on Tuesday night to complete his remaining term under house arrest, following a royal pardon in September 2026.
Anwar also addressed criticism from an Umno minister regarding the government's ability to reduce fuel prices, stating that RON95 fuel had been lowered to RM1.99 per litre.
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