Malaysian Opposition MPs Seek to Join Defamation Case Against PM Anwar

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – In a significant development in Malaysian politics, three opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) have applied to the High Court to become amicus curiae (friends of the court) in the ongoing defamation suit filed against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim by Muhammed Yusoff Rawther. The application, supported by Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin, the Leader of the Opposition, was heard on Tuesday. The hearing centered on Anwar's request to postpone the trial. Justice Rosmawary Rozan directed both parties to address specific legal provisions concerning the Prime Minister's potential immunity from civil lawsuits. "The judge's direction focuses on the legal arguments surrounding the Prime Minister's immunity," explained a legal expert. The case involves serious allegations of defamation, and the opposition MPs' involvement highlights the intense political climate surrounding the issue. The outcome could have far-reaching consequences for the balance of power in Malaysia.