Suit against Malaysia’s Anwar halted: Is sexual assault case against a PM a matter of constitution or law?

Suit against Malaysia’s Anwar halted: Is sexual assault case against a PM a matter of constitution or law?

Malaysia’s Court of Appeals has a dealt Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim a victory in two cases that determine whether he could be prosecuted as the prime minister. He has been accused with sexual assault by a former aide.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends the BRICS Summit, at the Museum of Modern Art (MAM) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil July 6, 2025. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes