Call Never Promising A Free People, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Jamin The Freedom Of Law Enforcement Institutions

JAKARTA - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he never gave guarantees to anyone that he would help someone free from punishment.

"I have never given a guarantee to anyone who says he will be released from punishment, unless it is decided by a free and fair judge," he said at an event at his official residence.

PM Anwar said Malaysian law enforcement agencies would have complete freedom to carry out their duties.

In addition, PM Anwar said he would ensure that institutions such as the Attorney General's Office and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) were always transparent in carrying out their duties, apart from no one being able to escape the sentences imposed by the court.

Earlier, local media reported that PM Anwar faced criticism after appointing the President of the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) Ahmad Zahid Hamidi as deputy prime minister, because of the ongoing court case.

Ahmad Zahid was tried on 47 counts of abuse, corruption and money laundering. The verdict is likely to be made in the next few months.