Anwar denies telling MCMC to investigate Muhyiddin over RON95 subsidy row, but won’t apologise pending probe

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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim clarified that he did not instruct the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to investigate Muhyiddin Yassin regarding the RON95 targeted subsidy issue. Instead, he requested MCMC to verify the authenticity of the sources cited. Anwar stated he would apologize to Muhyiddin if the sources prove unreliable, emphasizing his willingness to apologize once MCMC completes its verification process. He also addressed his application to the Federal Court regarding legal immunity, seeking clarification on whether actions against the Prime Minister could be deemed frivolous or vexatious.