Kuala lumpur: The allegation by Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is ‘tearing down the judiciary to remain in power’ is unfounded, said Angkatan Muda Keadilan (PKR Youth) chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim. Muhammad Kamil, who also serves as the Political Secretary to the Finance Minister, emphasized that any assertion claiming judicial independence is compromised must be substantiated with concrete facts rather than baseless accusations.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Muhammad Kamil stated that the ability of a Prime Minister or any high-ranking individual to be subjected to civil legal proceedings is a strong indication of the judiciary’s independence. He remarked that this demonstrates that no individual is above the law and that the rule of law is maintained. An independent judiciary allows legal processes to proceed without executive interference, regardless of the individuals involved.
Addressing Anwar’s application to refer eight constitutional questions to the Federal Court concerning the civil suit filed by Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, Muhammad Kamil asserted that every individual has the legal right to seek constitutional clarification or interpretation. He criticized Muhyiddin’s interpretation as lacking a fundamental understanding of the country’s legal framework.
‘A veteran lawmaker like him should not be making such statements. To date, there has not been a single shred of evidence showing that the Prime Minister has interfered in or violated any legal provision relating to judicial administration,’ he said. He described the narrative as malicious and politically motivated, aimed at undermining public confidence and inciting instability.
He further noted that differing views from backbenchers should not be seen as a loss of confidence in the Prime Minister but rather as evidence of the MADANI government’s strength. Throughout MADANI’s administration, many government MPs have openly expressed opinions on government policies, reflecting a government that values democratic principles.
Muhammad Kamil contrasted this with Muhyiddin’s past decision to shut down Parliament, suggesting that linking Anwar’s popularity with policies such as SST expansion or electricity tariff hikes to allegations of tightening control over institutions is baseless. Such policies, he explained, are government decisions based on economic factors and do not interfere with national institutions.
Yesterday, Muhyiddin alleged on Facebook that the judiciary cannot be truly independent as long as the Prime Minister has personal issues with the institution.