Legal immunity for PM?

2 Jun 2025

Anwar Ibrahim Malaysia Madani — ANIL NETTO/ALIRAN

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On the back of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s civil case, there are now questions over whether a sitting leader has legal immunity.

Lim Wei Jiet, a constitutional lawyer, shares his perspective with BFM while they also consider the appointments process of senior judges in this country.

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Shazana Mokhtar and Philip See
Produced by: Jake Lim/BFM

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