In Malaysia, Anwar’s reformist image at risk as Daim family sues over ‘Zionist’ claims

The family of late former Malaysian finance minister Daim Zainuddin is suing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government, alleging an unlawful and bad-faith police investigation into claims they plotted to overthrow the government. The lawsuit, filed in Kuala Lumpur, challenges the investigation's legality and constitutionality. This legal challenge is escalating a police investigation into a wider debate over the consistency of Anwar's reformist principles. Critics argue the controversy undermines Anwar's promise of a clean and accountable government, raising concerns about selective application of principles. The suit opens Anwar up to attacks from opponents who say he is now portraying overseas lobbying as subversion, despite his own camp seeking foreign support in the past.

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