Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the AGC’s decision not to appeal Rosmah Mansor’s acquittal was based on a weak case, upholding legal principles.
LANGKAWI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that the Attorney General’s Chambers’ (AGC) decision not to appeal Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s acquittal was made in accordance with the law.
He stated the AGC determined the case had a weak basis after reviewing the High Court’s judgment.
“There was some commotion after the Attorney General independently decided not to appeal in Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s case,” Anwar told reporters after Friday prayers at the Nur Al-Hidayah Mosque in Kuah.
“I want to clarify that we approach court cases not based on whether someone is our supporter, our enemy or a threat.”
He noted Rosmah was charged in 2018 and the case proceeded through proper legal channels.
The Prime Minister said the judge found the case to be very weak.
Anwar added that appeals are filed in other cases only when judgments provide sufficient grounds.
However, in Rosmah’s case, the judgment appeared to leave no grounds for an appeal.
“Does this case affect other cases? No,” he said.
“Other cases are proceeding as usual.”
Anwar urged all parties to uphold constitutional supremacy and the rule of law.
“Do not let dissatisfaction with any group lead us to make decisions based on political preferences,” he concluded.
