Anwar Fires Back at Judiciary Interference Claims, Denies Politicizing Courts

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim fired back at critics who accused him of meddling with the courts. He told government workers on Monday that Malaysia respects how judges make their decisions. The country follows strict rules about who becomes a judge and when they retire. Politicians should stop trying to pressure these important choices. Anwar said people cannot win either way because someone always complains about judicial decisions.

The Prime Minister explained that many people must approve new judges before they start working. The King and other royal leaders have to agree with these appointments first. Anwar only talks to the Chief Justice about official business and avoids meeting other senior judges. He wants everyone to know that courts make their decisions without political interference. The system works best when judges can do their jobs without outside pressure.

Recent court cases prove how people always find fault with judicial outcomes. Former Prime Minister Najib and politician Syed Saddiq both received special court dismissals that upset different groups. Anwar said he learned from his past legal troubles when authorities arrested him before anyone filed complaints. The government must protect courts and civil servants from political games. Smart lawyers and religious groups will always disagree about court decisions but leaders should not let these opinions change how justice works.