No free pass: Rayer calls out govt for 'double standards' over Zahid's 47 charges
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A DAP lawmaker in Malaysia has publicly criticized the government for alleged double standards regarding corruption charges against Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The lawmaker questioned why charges were withdrawn and urged the Attorney-General to revisit the case.
Why it matters
This highlights internal political friction within Malaysia's ruling coalition and raises concerns about the integrity of the country's judicial and anti-corruption processes.
News ✕ No free pass: Rayer calls out govt for 'double standards' over Zahid's 47 charges Hariz Mohd Published: Oct 12, 2026 7:15 PM PARLIAMENT | A DAP lawmaker has taken Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government to task for supposedly practising double standards in corruption cases, questioning why his deputy Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has not been charged again over a case related to Yayasan Akalbudi funds.
Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat, RSN Rayer (Harapan-Jelutong) said the government should not give anyone a free pass in corruption cases, regardless of whether they are political allies or opponents.
He said this was especially important given the...
PARLIAMENT | A DAP lawmaker has taken Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government to task for supposedly practising double standards in corruption cases, questioning why his deputy Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has not been charged again over a case related to Yayasan Akalbudi funds.
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