Former assemblyman questions opposition’s rush to oust Anwar before GE16

Former assemblyman questions opposition’s rush to oust Anwar before GE16

FORMER Meru assemblyman Ustaz Mohd Fakhrulrazi Mohd Mokhtar has questioned the opposition’s rush to topple Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim through the “Turun Anwar” campaign and upcoming July 26 rally, suggesting their urgency may be tied to the looming court cases involving several opposition leaders on corruption charges.


“The question that should be asked of those so eager to topple Anwar before the General Election is: why the rush?


“Can they not wait for the democratic process through the GE? Or is it because some are becoming anxious and restless as enforcement agencies begin to uphold the law without fear or favour?

“It is no secret that Anwar’s administration has started tracking down corruption and abuse of power that have harmed the nation. Major corruption cases are being reopened.

“The legal process is being allowed to operate freely. Is this what is causing unease among some political players and old elites? They know that if given time, these legal reforms will reach the old networks that have long been untouchable,” he said in a statement.


He argued that with only two years left before the 16th General Election, the democratic process should be respected.

He also criticised the opposition’s attacks on Anwar as baseless, built on manipulated public perceptions rather than evidence, citing labels like “traitor” and “pro-Zionist” as irresponsible political tactics.

Fakhrulrazi also lamented that religious figures, especially from PAS, have become spreaders of hatred rather than moral guides promoting moderation and reason. —July 20, 2025