Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will file a defamation lawsuit against PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man if the PAS leader fails to respond within 48 hours to a formal legal demand letter sent via email on July 30, according to Anwar’s lawyer Datuk Sankara Narayan Nair.
Details of the Letter of Demand Sent to Tuan Ibrahim
Datuk Sankara Narayan Nair stated that he acted directly on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s instructions to issue the letter of demand. The legal notice targets a series of remarks made outside Parliament on June 14, 2026, which were subsequently republished across social media platforms.
According to the legal counsel, the demand letter requires Tuan Ibrahim to immediately withdraw the contested remarks, issue an unconditional public apology, and provide a formal written undertaking promising not to repeat the allegations. Furthermore, the letter demands financial compensation and the coverage of legal costs incurred by the prime minister.
“The recipient has been given forty eight (48) hours to respond, failing which our instructions are to commence legal proceedings without further notice,” Sankara said in a statement released on the evening of July 30.
Origin of the Contested Remarks and Online Publication
The legal action stems from statements reportedly delivered during a political ceramah held at Felda Jenderak Utara in Kuala Krau, Pahang.
The contentious remarks were posted online through two separate videos on June 15. These uploads appeared on the Facebook pages of both Tuan Ibrahim and PAS Pahang. Additionally, the footage was made available via a video on YouTube on the same day.
Did You Know?
Letters of demand serve as a formal precursor to civil litigation in Malaysia, granting the recipient a strict window to rectify alleged grievances—such as issuing a retraction and apology—before court filings are officially registered.
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggered the legal letter against Tuan Ibrahim?
The legal letter was issued over allegedly defamatory statements made by the PAS deputy president during a political ceramah in Pahang on June 14, which were later shared on social media.
What is the deadline for Tuan Ibrahim to respond?
According to lawyer Datuk Sankara Narayan Nair, the recipient was given 48 hours from the issuance of the letter on July 30 to reply.
What demands are included in the notice?
The letter demands an immediate withdrawal of the remarks, an unconditional public apology, an undertaking not to repeat the allegations, payment of compensation, and legal costs.
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