In Malaysia, Anwar’s reformist image at risk as Daim family sues over ‘Zionist’ claims
The prime minister said that a group of Malaysians were working with foreign media and a ‘prominent Zionist group’ to topple the government
Critics say the controversy risks complicating one of Anwar’s central claims since taking office in late 2022: that his administration represents a cleaner, more accountable break from the corruption scandals and elite impunity that scarred previous governments.
Instead, the dispute opens a new line of attack from opponents and sceptics who argue the prime minister is now portraying overseas lobbying and media engagement as subversion, despite his own political camp having sought foreign support during his years in opposition.
The lawsuit was filed at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Friday by Daim’s widow, Naimah Abdul Khalid, two of their sons and two family lawyers.
It seeks a declaration that a police investigation into the alleged plot is unlawful, unconstitutional and tainted by bad faith, according to the family’s lawyers.