As a Muslim, the prime minister is at greater risk of having his reputation tarnished than the other individuals who own gambling businesses, says Haniff Khatri Abdulla.
A lawyer has questioned the lack of action so far by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim against Bloomberg over a recent report placing him in talks with two prominent tycoons about a proposal for a casino in Forest City, contrasting this with the defamation suits filed against media houses and critics in the past.
Haniff Khatri Abdulla referred to the suit Anwar filed shortly after becoming prime minister against Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor over a speech during the campaign period for the last general election.
“If he can sue Sanusi, why is there no word on whether he will sue (Bloomberg)?” Haniff asked.
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