Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has given PAS leader Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man 48 hours to apologise and withdraw allegedly defamatory statements, according to Free Malaysia Today. The demand was reported by the outlet on Thursday, July 30.
Free Malaysia Today states that Anwar issued the ultimatum over claims he considers defamatory. The prime minister is seeking both a public apology and a retraction of the remarks within the two-day window. No further details on the specific content of the alleged defamation were provided in the report.
The demand escalates a political dispute between the ruling coalition and the opposition Islamist party PAS. Tuan Ibrahim, a senior PAS figure, has previously made statements critical of the government. The 48-hour deadline suggests Anwar is prepared to pursue legal action if the conditions are not met.
Observers will watch whether Tuan Ibrahim responds within the timeframe or whether the matter moves to the courts.
