Malaysia’s Anwar says he’s ‘never given a guarantee to anyone’ on help with court cases
- The Malaysian prime minister said that only ‘a judge who is free and fair’ could release people from punishment, as he vowed transparency
- He also warned his cabinet ministers not to get involved in bribery or misuse of power. ‘First and foremost, there should be no corruption,’ he said
“I have never given a guarantee to anyone stating they will be released from punishment, unless decided by a judge who is free and fair,” he said at an event at his official residence on Sunday.
Anwar said that enforcement agencies in the country will have the full freedom to carry out their duties.
He added that he would ensure entities such as the Attorney-General’s Chambers and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) are always transparent in carrying out their duties, apart from the fact that no one can escape the punishment meted out by the court.
Anwar also expressed his confidence that he can free the country of corruption. He warned his cabinet ministers that anyone involved in bribery or misuse of power will be booted out immediately.