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KUALA LUMPUR – As Tan Sri Idrus Harun’s tenure as the attorney-general (AG) ends today after his appointment on March 6, 2020, Ipoh Barat MP M. Kula Segaran has questioned the government’s tardiness in clearing the air over the matter.
The DAP vice-president, in a statement, asked why there was a delay in appointing a new AG or extending Idrus’ contract as it is raising questions as the “fate of the court cluster draws closer”.
If no announcements were to be made about Idrus’ contract extension, he said that it would raise a lot of questions.
“Is it true that the cabinet and the prime minister are not happy with the AG because he is still prosecuting individuals in the famous ‘court cluster’?
“Or does the prime minister want a new AG of his choice to take care of the interests of Umno?”
While Kula Segaran did not mention names, several MPs from Umno are currently facing court charges.
They are Umno heavyweights Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin and Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim.
Meanwhile, Umno secretary-general Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, who was once part of the “court cluster”, was acquitted by the Kuala Lumpur High Court of two criminal charges involving money laundering and giving a false statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.
The term “court cluster” is generally understood to refer to the group of Umno leaders and lawmakers facing graft allegations in court. – The Vibes, March 6, 2022
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