PUTRAJAYA, August 14, 2025 – The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has acknowledged media reports regarding a legal action filed by Waytha Moorthy against Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, challenging his eligibility as Member of Parliament for Tambun and his appointment as Prime Minister.

The basis of the legal challenge reportedly questions the validity of the royal pardon granted by the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA), arguing that it did not explicitly annul the disqualification under Article 48(1)(e) of the Federal Constitution, which pertains to the eligibility of MPs.

In a statement, the AGC affirmed its respect for the right of any individual to initiate legal proceedings in court.

However, it cited a prior ruling by the Court of Appeal in Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim v Mohd Khairul Azam bin Abdul Aziz [2023] 2 MLJ 545, which held that the YDPA possesses the authority to grant pardons for both conviction and sentence.

The royal pardon granted to Dato’ Seri Anwar by the 15th YDPA expressly stated that he was fully pardoned and should be regarded as someone who had never committed any offence.

“Therefore, the issue of disqualification as a Member of Parliament or Prime Minister does not arise,” the statement read.

The AGC also emphasized that any challenge to the validity of an individual’s election as a Member of Parliament should be brought through an election petition, as stipulated under Article 118 of the Federal Constitution.

Such petitions must be filed within the timeframe set under Section 38 of the Election Offences Act 1954.