Democratic Action Party secretary-general Anthony Loke said while the party respects the court’s decision, an explanation is still needed on the case.
has sparked criticisms from across the political spectrum, including a call within the ruling coalition for the Attorney-General to explain the decision.
He added: “This explanation is important to ensure the confidence of the public and the international community in the country's legal system is always preserved.” On Dec 2 last year, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim appointed Ahmad Zahid as his deputy and as Minister of Rural and Regional Development.Snap Insight: Ahmad Zahid walking free from corruption charges not good optics for Malaysia PM Anwar
According to Malaysiakini, Syed Saddiq reportedly said that if there were no detailed explanation on the decision, the party would not hesitate to reevaluate its position in the unity government. Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim also took an apparent swipe at Ahmad Zahid’s court decision, saying that there would have been “a massive demonstration” if the discharge granted to a certain “VVVIP” on Monday had happened under a BN government.
“But since we now have a reformist leader heading the government, ably supported by DAP, you will not hear anyone making a fuss,” Mr Zaid said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday. The opposition would argue by saying that this is proof that the unity government is not serious in countering corruption and that similar charges preferred against the PN leaders, Muhyiddin Yassin and such, are politically motivated, he said.
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