Malaysia

Shamsul Iskandar’s arrest: ‘What else do you want me to do?’ – Anwar asks the opposition

The Prime Minister said that he did not defend Shamsul Iskandar at all, and that his former staff member was also arrested and handcuffed.

Updated 7 months ago · Published on 02 Dec 2025 12:17PM

Shamsul Iskandar’s arrest: ‘What else do you want me to do?’ – Anwar asks the opposition
Last Friday, Shamsul Iskandar was remanded for six days until Thursday - December 2, 2025

DATUK Seri Anwar Ibrahim slammed the opposition for still not being satisfied with the investigation process against Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Akin, stressing that his former Senior Political Secretary was not given 'special treatment' by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

The Prime Minister said that he did not defend Shamsul Iskandar at all, and that his former staff member was also arrested and handcuffed.

In fact, he stressed once again that there was no interference or 'reprimand' by his party against the MACC, which was given complete freedom throughout the investigation process.

"In the case that the MACC is currently investigating. Just look, what else do you want it to do? The person was handcuffed with an orange shirt. I think there are many other serious cases that were not handcuffed either.

"Not satisfied yet? I haven't said a word to the MACC. I've told them, they are free to investigate, let them investigate. What else do you want?" he said during the Prime Minister's Question Time (PMQT) session at the Dewan Rakyat, today.

He was answering a supplementary question from Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin (PN-Masjid Tanah) regarding Anwar's previous statement stating that Shamsul Iskandar's resignation was proof of the integrity of the MADANI Government.

Last Friday, Shamsul Iskandar was remanded for six days until Thursday to assist in the investigation into bribery involving controversial businessman, Albert Tei.

Shamsul Iskandar resigned as the Prime Minister's Senior Political Secretary after claiming that there was an attempt to use the controversy to tarnish his reputation and the government's image. - December 2, 2025

Related News

Malaysia / 13h

“No such thing as Chinese back to China and Indians to India,” stresses PM Anwar

Malaysia / 1d

Nicky Liow says AMK shirt was charity purchase, denies PKR link after Anwar photo sparks debate

Education / 2d

Form Six to remain under Ministry of Education – Anwar

Malaysia / 4d

Anwar extends condolences after six killed in Karak crash

Malaysia / 4d

No discussions yet regarding general election – Zahid

Malaysia / 5d

Malaysia to announce Sepang F1 comeback update on Sunday, says Anwar

Spotlight

Malaysia

Rais Yatim’s political journey: From Umno rising star to royal controversy

By The Vibes Says

Malaysia

Special Dewan Rakyat sitting on Tabung Haji RCI set for Aug 11

Malaysia

Play chess, not checkers: Why Negeri Sembilan matters

By Vinod Sekhar

Malaysia

CAP questions vape policy as health costs reach RM369 million

Malaysia

MP urges Indian community to accept PM Anwar’s sincere apology

By Ian McIntyre

World

Former ICC prosecutor defends Khan over Gaza war crimes case

Malaysia

Newborn baby found in toilet bowl, college students arrested

Malaysia

Fake police officer scam leaves Tangkak woman RM170,000 poorer

Malaysia

Negeri Sembilan ruler revokes Rais Yatim’s state honours

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

You may be interested

Malaysia

“No such thing as Chinese back to China and Indians to India,” stresses PM Anwar

Malaysia

Govt cuts debt pressure as fiscal reforms drive deficit lower

Malaysia

Immigration officers used USB dongles and fake IDs to hack MYIMMS in RM2.4m PLKS fraud

Malaysia

Police open IPs on vote-bribery claims as Negeri Sembilan campaign enters final stretch

Malaysia

Immigration officers face disciplinary action as MACC uncovers RM2.4 million MYIMMS fraud scheme

Malaysia

Lorry attendant jailed 38 months for abducting schoolgirl outside Kedah secondary school

Malaysia

Shafie Apdal jailed 5 weeks for contempt after court rules Zara Qairina remarks risk inquest integrity

Malaysia

Federal Court dismisses Rosmah’s bid to reopen solar case recusal challenge, appeal to proceed