[KiniNews] Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has denied claims that the royal addendum granting former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak house arrest was hidden.He told a press conference at his ministry this afternoon that he did not receive any information on the document.“I believe this is because it involves the Pardons Board,” he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former attorney-general Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh remained tightlipped when approached by the media for confirmation if the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC had ever received the document last year.Terrirudin’s successor, Attorney-General Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar, also declined to respond.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com -https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has denied claims that the royal addendum granting former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak house arrest was hidden.He told a press conference at his ministry this afternoon that he did not receive any information on the document.“I believe this is because it involves the Pardons Board,” he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former attorney-general Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh remained tightlipped when approached by the media for confirmation if the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC had ever received the document last year.Terrirudin’s successor, Attorney-General Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar, also declined to respond.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com -https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Fahmi responds to claims Najib’s addendum was hidden; No comment from ex-AG

Outgoing Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat has reminded those who labelled her as un-Islamic that “Allah is the sole judge”.Turning the tables on her critics, Tengku Maimun, who asserted that she would not stoop to their level of baseless attacks, suggested they instead engage in divine contemplation.“My only response to them is this one rhetorical question: for those of you who have the time to question the faith of others, are you confident enough that Allah as the sole judge, has accepted your own ‘ibadah’ and deeds such that you have now been ordained the standing to question mine and of others,” she said.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/VoalJHKM9dw

Outgoing Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat has reminded those who labelled her as un-Islamic that “Allah is the sole judge”.Turning the tables on her critics, Tengku Maimun, who asserted that she would not stoop to their level of baseless attacks, suggested they instead engage in divine contemplation.“My only response to them is this one rhetorical question: for those of you who have the time to question the faith of others, are you confident enough that Allah as the sole judge, has accepted your own ‘ibadah’ and deeds such that you have now been ordained the standing to question mine and of others,” she said.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/VoalJHKM9dw

Tengku Maimun reminds critics who labelled her un-Islamic of Allah's judgment

Former attorney-general Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh remained tightlipped when approached by the media over whether a house arrest royal addendum for ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak existed.The current Federal Court judge walked away from media personnel when asking for confirmation if the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) last year had ever received the document.

Former attorney-general Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh remained tightlipped when approached by the media over whether a house arrest royal addendum for ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak existed.The current Federal Court judge walked away from media personnel when asking for confirmation if the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) last year had ever received the document.

Ex-AG keeps mum on royal addendum

Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat expressed her confidence that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will continue to uphold judicial independence.She made the remark after reflecting on how then-opposition leader Anwar, in 2009, raised an objection in the Dewan Rakyat over the Judicial Appointment Commission (JAC).Tengku Maimun said Anwar had objected to the Parliamentary Bill (which has become law) because it was not enough to increase judicial independence.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/VoalJHKM9dw

Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat expressed her confidence that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will continue to uphold judicial independence.She made the remark after reflecting on how then-opposition leader Anwar, in 2009, raised an objection in the Dewan Rakyat over the Judicial Appointment Commission (JAC).Tengku Maimun said Anwar had objected to the Parliamentary Bill (which has become law) because it was not enough to increase judicial independence.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/VoalJHKM9dw

CJ certain Anwar will uphold judicial independence, cites past remarks

A total of 182 police reports have been filed against Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh’s book, which has been accused of promoting Christian proselytisation.Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Mohd Isa disclosed that statements have been recorded from 59 individuals as part of the ongoing investigation.

A total of 182 police reports have been filed against Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh’s book, which has been accused of promoting Christian proselytisation.Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Mohd Isa disclosed that statements have been recorded from 59 individuals as part of the ongoing investigation.

Police: 182 reports lodged over Hannah Yeoh's book

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today denied claims that the royal addendum granting former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak house arrest was hidden.He told a press conference at his ministry this afternoon that he did not receive any information on the document.Fahmi also referred to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s refusal to speak on the addendum in the Dewan Rakyat last month, where he had cited parliamentary rules barring sub-judice discussions for ongoing court cases after being pressed on the matter by opposition chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/100044354712977/videos/641507028301734

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today denied claims that the royal addendum granting former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak house arrest was hidden.He told a press conference at his ministry this afternoon that he did not receive any information on the document.Fahmi also referred to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s refusal to speak on the addendum in the Dewan Rakyat last month, where he had cited parliamentary rules barring sub-judice discussions for ongoing court cases after being pressed on the matter by opposition chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/100044354712977/videos/641507028301734

Najib's addendum was not hidden, says Fahmi

Bersatu leader Badrul Hisham Shaharin today cancelled at the last minute his plan to lodge a police report on an alleged rape and intimidation case involving the son of a cabinet member.Speaking to reporters outside a police station in Kuala Lumpur, the Port Dickson Bersatu division chief, also known as Chegubard, said the decision was made after learning that the purported victim had withdrawn her police report.

Bersatu leader Badrul Hisham Shaharin today cancelled at the last minute his plan to lodge a police report on an alleged rape and intimidation case involving the son of a cabinet member.Speaking to reporters outside a police station in Kuala Lumpur, the Port Dickson Bersatu division chief, also known as Chegubard, said the decision was made after learning that the purported victim had withdrawn her police report.

Chegubard cancels plan to lodge report on alleged rape case involving minister's son

Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat has advised judges to decide fairly and objectively.She said they must do so even if faced by the executive branch of government or others with vested interests seeking a decision to swing a certain way.She added that this advice applies to her successor, whom she does not envy considering the heavy responsibilities that come with the job.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/VoalJHKM9dw

Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat has advised judges to decide fairly and objectively.She said they must do so even if faced by the executive branch of government or others with vested interests seeking a decision to swing a certain way.She added that this advice applies to her successor, whom she does not envy considering the heavy responsibilities that come with the job.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/VoalJHKM9dw

Tengku Maimun tells judges to decide justly, fairly and objectively

Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim has called a Facebook post by former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak a “criminal offence for contempt of court”.The PKR lawmaker, who is also a lawyer, said the posting was malicious and a deliberate defamation of the court, tarnishing the court’s reputation with a scandal that will create a negative impact on the judicial system.He said it is an offence under the Penal Code to defame the High Court, Court of Appeal and Federal Court which tried Najib in his SRC International case.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/730984

Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim has called a Facebook post by former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak a “criminal offence for contempt of court”.The PKR lawmaker, who is also a lawyer, said the posting was malicious and a deliberate defamation of the court, tarnishing the court’s reputation with a scandal that will create a negative impact on the judicial system.He said it is an offence under the Penal Code to defame the High Court, Court of Appeal and Federal Court which tried Najib in his SRC International case. Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/730984

Hassan Karim: Najib's FB post on SRC case an offence for contempt of court

PAS' solidarity rally for jailed former premier Najib Abdul Razak on Monday was only a political act by the Islamist party, said Amanah president Mohamad Sabu.Mohamad said he believes PAS' support for the jailed Umno leader is temporary and only to serve its political interests.He added that PAS can change its tune anytime for its political interests.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/731039

PAS' solidarity rally for jailed former premier Najib Abdul Razak on Monday was only a political act by the Islamist party, said Amanah president Mohamad Sabu.Mohamad said he believes PAS' support for the jailed Umno leader is temporary and only to serve its political interests.He added that PAS can change its tune anytime for its political interests. Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/731039

PAS support for Najib a political act, says Mat Sabu

Claims that the government had ignored the royal addendum concerning former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest are unfair, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.He added that the Home Ministry had implemented the pardon commuting Najib’s sentence and fine in the SRC International case in accordance with the previous Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s order.

Claims that the government had ignored the royal addendum concerning former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest are unfair, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.He added that the Home Ministry had implemented the pardon commuting Najib’s sentence and fine in the SRC International case in accordance with the previous Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s order.

Fahmi: Claims govt ignored royal addendum are unfair

[KiniNews] DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has strongly criticised PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang for attempting to link the party to the controversy surrounding the royal addendum in Najib Abdul Razak’s case. Loke denounced Hadi’s repeated political strategy of blaming DAP for every issue under the slogan “Everything is DAP’s fault”, labelling it irresponsible and malicious.He also stressed that matters related to pardons fall under the jurisdiction of the Pardons Board, which does not involve the cabinet and there is no DAP representative in the Pardons Board.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PKR MP Hassan Abdul Karim said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim does not need to resign over the royal addendum issue as demanded by certain parties.He said Anwar should be praised for his commitment to upholding judicial independence as personally and as prime minister, he cannot arbitrarily comment on whether the royal addendum exists.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com -https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has strongly criticised PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang for attempting to link the party to the controversy surrounding the royal addendum in Najib Abdul Razak’s case. Loke denounced Hadi’s repeated political strategy of blaming DAP for every issue under the slogan “Everything is DAP’s fault”, labelling it irresponsible and malicious.He also stressed that matters related to pardons fall under the jurisdiction of the Pardons Board, which does not involve the cabinet and there is no DAP representative in the Pardons Board.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PKR MP Hassan Abdul Karim said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim does not need to resign over the royal addendum issue as demanded by certain parties.He said Anwar should be praised for his commitment to upholding judicial independence as personally and as prime minister, he cannot arbitrarily comment on whether the royal addendum exists.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com -https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Loke slams Hadi for linking DAP to Najib's addendum; No need for Anwar to resign - PKR MP

Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak has testified it was not his directive for the multi-agency 1MDB special task force to be disbanded in 2015.The former finance minister told the High Court convened in Putrajaya today that he also never directed for a change of attorney-general and MACC chief commissioner that same year.

Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak has testified it was not his directive for the multi-agency 1MDB special task force to be disbanded in 2015.The former finance minister told the High Court convened in Putrajaya today that he also never directed for a change of attorney-general and MACC chief commissioner that same year.

Najib denies directing dissolution of 1MDB task force

Bersatu supreme council member Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal has referred Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to the Parliamentary Rights and Privileges Committee.This is over Saifuddin’s remarks in the Dewan Rakyat on Nov 7 last year regarding the royal addendum related to former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak, which the former had called hearsay.

Bersatu supreme council member Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal has referred Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to the Parliamentary Rights and Privileges Committee.This is over Saifuddin’s remarks in the Dewan Rakyat on Nov 7 last year regarding the royal addendum related to former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak, which the former had called hearsay.

Wan Fayhsal refers Saifuddin to Parliament privileges committee

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hosted an official luncheon in honour of his visiting Singaporean counterpart, Lawrence Wong at Seri Perdana today.Wong and his delegation arrived in Malaysia yesterday for a two-day official visit in conjunction with the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat.Before the luncheon, Anwar and Wong participated in a traditional bamboo dance performance. Wong also played the guitar with a band.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hosted an official luncheon in honour of his visiting Singaporean counterpart, Lawrence Wong at Seri Perdana today.Wong and his delegation arrived in Malaysia yesterday for a two-day official visit in conjunction with the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat.Before the luncheon, Anwar and Wong participated in a traditional bamboo dance performance. Wong also played the guitar with a band.

Singapore PM plays guitar, Anwar tries out bamboo dance

PKR Youth has called on parties in the government, especially BN to stand firm against political sentiments stirred up by Perikatan Nasional over the royal addendum involving former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.This came as the opposition targeted Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Pakatan Harapan on the issue.

PKR Youth has called on parties in the government, especially BN to stand firm against political sentiments stirred up by Perikatan Nasional over the royal addendum involving former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.This came as the opposition targeted Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Pakatan Harapan on the issue.

PKR Youth: Don't fall for political sentiments stirred up by PN on Najib's addendum

Over 10 Malay NGOs and individuals have called on the rulers to establish a task force to investigate the alleged attempt to conceal the royal addendum related to former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.Gerakan Pembela Ummah (Ummah) president Mohd Zai Mustafa emphasised that the task force should address the current allegations and ensure such incidents do not recur.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=1402768570694687Full story: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/730945

Over 10 Malay NGOs and individuals have called on the rulers to establish a task force to investigate the alleged attempt to conceal the royal addendum related to former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.Gerakan Pembela Ummah (Ummah) president Mohd Zai Mustafa emphasised that the task force should address the current allegations and ensure such incidents do not recur.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=1402768570694687Full story: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/730945

NGO calls for action to be taken over alleged attempts to conceal Najib's addendum

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who arrived yesterday on a two-day official visit to Malaysia, was accorded an official welcoming ceremony at Perdana Putra Complex today.Wong was received by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the venue at 9.50 am, where the national anthems of both nations were subsequently played.Video source:Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who arrived yesterday on a two-day official visit to Malaysia, was accorded an official welcoming ceremony at Perdana Putra Complex today.Wong was received by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the venue at 9.50 am, where the national anthems of both nations were subsequently played.Video source:Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia

Singapore PM accorded official welcome at Perdana Putra

Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing has called for political stability, stressing that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim should complete his five-year term to ensure the success of government initiatives.Without naming specific individuals, he criticised ongoing efforts to destabilise the government by advocating leadership changes outside the democratic election process.

Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing has called for political stability, stressing that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim should complete his five-year term to ensure the success of government initiatives.Without naming specific individuals, he criticised ongoing efforts to destabilise the government by advocating leadership changes outside the democratic election process.

Anwar should be allowed to complete his term, says Tiong

PKR MP Hassan Abdul Karim said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim does not need to resign over the royal addendum issue as demanded by certain parties.He said this following the court's decision to grant Najib Abdul Razak leave for a judicial review over a royal addendum which would allow the latter to be held under house arrest.Instead, he said that Anwar should be praised for his commitment to upholding judicial independence.

PKR MP Hassan Abdul Karim said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim does not need to resign over the royal addendum issue as demanded by certain parties.He said this following the court's decision to grant Najib Abdul Razak leave for a judicial review over a royal addendum which would allow the latter to be held under house arrest.Instead, he said that Anwar should be praised for his commitment to upholding judicial independence.

Anwar does not need to resign over addendum issue, says Hassan Karim

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad believes that cooperation between Umno and PAS could lead to the former being kicked out of the federal government.He was commenting on the rally for former premier Najib Abdul Razak held outside the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya yesterday.Mahathir said this is because the DAP opposes Umno’s cooperation with PAS, not because the Malay nationalist party wanted to hold a rally for Najib.

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad believes that cooperation between Umno and PAS could lead to the former being kicked out of the federal government.He was commenting on the rally for former premier Najib Abdul Razak held outside the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya yesterday.Mahathir said this is because the DAP opposes Umno’s cooperation with PAS, not because the Malay nationalist party wanted to hold a rally for Najib.

Dr Mahathir: Umno could be expelled from govt if it teams up with PAS

[KiniNews] Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak has won his appeal, putting him a step closer to implementing a royal addendum for him to serve house arrest.The Court of Appeal this afternoon allowed his appeal for leave to commence judicial review to compel the home minister and the government to enforce the alleged decree by the previous Yang di-Pertuan Agong.In a split 2-1 decision, the three-person appellate bench chaired by judge Azizah Nawawi ordered the matter be reverted to the Kuala Lumpur High Court for hearing of the merits of the judicial review.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno has appealed to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to grant former premier Najib Abdul Razak a full pardon."Umno appeals to the benevolence, wisdom, and justness of His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong to grant a full pardon to Najib in line with His Majesty's prerogative under Article 42(1) and (2) of the Federal Constitution," said Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com -https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak has won his appeal, putting him a step closer to implementing a royal addendum for him to serve house arrest.The Court of Appeal this afternoon allowed his appeal for leave to commence judicial review to compel the home minister and the government to enforce the alleged decree by the previous Yang di-Pertuan Agong.In a split 2-1 decision, the three-person appellate bench chaired by judge Azizah Nawawi ordered the matter be reverted to the Kuala Lumpur High Court for hearing of the merits of the judicial review.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno has appealed to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to grant former premier Najib Abdul Razak a full pardon."Umno appeals to the benevolence, wisdom, and justness of His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong to grant a full pardon to Najib in line with His Majesty's prerogative under Article 42(1) and (2) of the Federal Constitution," said Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com -https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Najib wins royal addendum appeal; Umno calls on Agong to grant Najib full pardon

Bersih has welcomed any individual looking to wear the electoral watchdog’s t-shirt in an effort to attend a solidarity rally for Najib Abdul Razak.This comes after the former premier’s daughter, Nooryana Najwa, asked if those donning a Bersih t-shirt could get past police roadblocks set up to prevent demonstrators from entering Putrajaya for the rally.

Bersih has welcomed any individual looking to wear the electoral watchdog’s t-shirt in an effort to attend a solidarity rally for Najib Abdul Razak.This comes after the former premier’s daughter, Nooryana Najwa, asked if those donning a Bersih t-shirt could get past police roadblocks set up to prevent demonstrators from entering Putrajaya for the rally.

'Want to wear a Bersih t-shirt? Go ahead' - Bersih responds to Najib's daughter

Following the Court of Appeal’s decision today, opposition leaders have accused Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of concealing a royal addendum that purportedly allowed Najib Abdul Razak to serve his sentence under house arrest.PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari called for Anwar’s resignation over the matter, claiming the government’s actions represent a serious violation of Najib’s right to a fair trial and justice.“The prime minister must take full responsibility for this crisis of trust and step down immediately in an honourable manner,” he said.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/730859

Following the Court of Appeal’s decision today, opposition leaders have accused Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of concealing a royal addendum that purportedly allowed Najib Abdul Razak to serve his sentence under house arrest.PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari called for Anwar’s resignation over the matter, claiming the government’s actions represent a serious violation of Najib’s right to a fair trial and justice.“The prime minister must take full responsibility for this crisis of trust and step down immediately in an honourable manner,” he said.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/730859

Opposition calls for Anwar's resignation after addendum confirmed

The Prison Department never received the royal addendum granting Najib Abdul Razak house arrest, said Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.He affirmed today that the department only received instructions on Najib’s sentence being commuted.

The Prison Department never received the royal addendum granting Najib Abdul Razak house arrest, said Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.He affirmed today that the department only received instructions on Najib’s sentence being commuted.

Saifuddin: There was mention of house arrest in letter to Prison Dept

Umno acting president Mohamad Hasan shared a couple of political predictions during a ceramah in Sandakan last night.According to Mohamad, the 15th General Election will take place before December 2020, and Dr Mahathir Mohamad will not allow Anwar Ibrahim to succeed him as prime minister.However, in a special interview with the media ahead of Harapan's first anniversary, Mahathir once again shot down speculation on whether Anwar would succeed him and went on further to state that Anwar will be given a free hand as prime minister.

Umno acting president Mohamad Hasan shared a couple of political predictions during a ceramah in Sandakan last night.According to Mohamad, the 15th General Election will take place before December 2020, and Dr Mahathir Mohamad will not allow Anwar Ibrahim to succeed him as prime minister.However, in a special interview with the media ahead of Harapan's first anniversary, Mahathir once again shot down speculation on whether Anwar would succeed him and went on further to state that Anwar will be given a free hand as prime minister.

Tok Mat: Dr M won't let Anwar become PM