He said the authority to impose punishment lies solely with the judiciary and any such action should only follow a proper trial in court.

Anwar accused unnamed political figures of amassing fortunes worth up to RM4 billion while hypocritically claiming to defend Malay interests.

Opposition-organised rally is first major protest in Southeast Asia’s sixth largest economy since Anwar elected in 2022.

Public discontent is growing over rising living costs and accusations that he failed to deliver promised reforms.

The Turun Anwar rally has officially come to an end, with the recital of an Islamic prayer, and the crowd of fewer than 20,000 singing the national anthem. The assembly which saw participants gathering at five meeting points before marching to Dataran Merdeka went smoothly, with no disturbances reported.

MUAR: "I am a prime minister for Malaysians and not for foreigners," says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, defending his decision to reduce petrol prices for Malaysians while foreigners will pay the market price.

Thousands of Malaysians rallied in the nation’s capital demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim over alleged unfulfilled promises and recent controversies surrounding his administration.

DAP's Charles Santiago meanwhile says that many of the loudest calls for Anwar Ibrahim's resignation come from 'disgraced politicians'.