KUALA LUMPUR – Anwar Ibrahim, in line to take over Malaysia’s premiership, will be called in for questioning over allegations that he had sexually assaulted a former male aide, police said on Wednesday.
Anwar has denied the accusation by the aide, Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, describing it as “politics at its worst.”
Muhammed Yusoff is being represented by a lawyer who counts Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad among his clients. On Tuesday, Mahathir promised to hand over power to rival-turned-ally Anwar in spite of the latest allegations against him.
Muhammad Yusoff said last week that Anwar had attempted to force him to have sex in September 2018.
Police recorded Muhammad Yusoff’s statement on Monday, criminal investigations department director Huzir Mohamed said in a statement.
“Statements from Anwar Ibrahim and several related witnesses will be taken as soon as appropriate appointment times are set,” Huzir said./PN
