Amir Al Fateh

3 weeks ago | asiatimes.com | Amir Al Fateh

In a landmark June 4 ruling, Malaysia’s High Court denied Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s controversial attempt to shield himself from civil proceedings by invoking a constitutional mechanism — a move critics say was a veiled attempt at political immunity. The court’s rejection of Anwar’s bid marks the beginning of a legal confrontation unprecedented in Malaysian history: a sitting prime minister now stands to defend himself in court while governing the nation.

4 weeks ago | asiatimes.com | Amir Al Fateh

KUALA LUMPUR – In the corridors of Malaysian power, the language of justice often changes depending on who is speaking — and who is being spoken about. Several years after alleging Anwar Ibrahim sexually assaulted him in a private residence in Segambut, Yusoff Rawther’s civil suit has reached a legal crescendo — just as Anwar, now prime minister, seeks to halt the case by invoking what he calls a “qualified immunity.”But this is no ordinary courtroom drama.

Feb 10, 2025 | malaysianow.com | Amir Al Fateh

Industri padi dan beras negara kini berada dalam krisis yang semakin parah, namun kerajaan di bawah kepimpinan Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim masih gagal mengambil tindakan segera. Isu kartel yang telah lama membelenggu sistem rantaian industri ini bukan sahaja menyebabkan harga beras melambung tinggi, malah ia turut mengesani kilang-kilang kecil dan menghimpit pesawah hingga ke tahap menggadai tanah sendiri.