Lawyers claim 'double standards' in probes involving Na'imah, Nurul Izzah

Lawyers representing Na'imah Abdul Khalid have accused Malaysian authorities of double standards regarding investigations into political figures. They contrast the active probe into Na'imah with the lack of action on a report filed against Nurul Izzah Anwar.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing tensions regarding political impartiality and the rule of law within the Malaysian legal system.
News Lawyers claim double standards in probes involving Na imah, Nurul Izzah Published : Jun 3, 2026 11:02 AM ⋅ Updated : 4:46 AM ADS 8 Na’imah Abdul Khalid’s lawyers have questioned the police’s supposed lack of updates on a report filed against PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar for allegedly engaging a foreign consulting firm to pressure then-premier Najib Abdul Razak a decade ago.
The article focuses on the claims of the defense lawyers, highlighting a narrative of political disparity.
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