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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the appointment of Musa Aman as Sabah governor falls within the jurisdiction of the state and Agong.
Anwar stressed that he could not overstep constitutional boundaries as outlined in the Federal Constitution.
“Did the prime minister not know? The prime minister knows. It was referred to me. But even with my knowledge, I respect the Constitution and its limits (of the prime minister’s powers).
“Now that the Agong has given his consent, what is my stance? I accept the Agong’s decision and pray for the best, hoping that Musa will serve as a good governor for Sabah,” he told reporters after the launch of the book titled “Lim Kit Siang: 'Malaysian First' Volume 1 and 2” today.
The Tambun MP also said the court's decision to acquit Musa of corruption and money laundering charges in 2020 was made during the tenure of the previous government.
Musa, a former Sabah chief minister, received his appointment on Dec 17. He will serve as governor beginning Jan 1.
He was also awarded the Seri Maharaja Mangku Negara which carries the title “Tun”.
Musa’s four-year term as governor will end on Dec 31, 2028.
No interference in Rosmah’s case
Meanwhile, Anwar stated that he did not interfere with the court's decision to acquit and discharge Rosmah Mansor from charges related to money laundering and tax evasion.
Anwar said such decisions are solely within the court’s authority and those dissatisfied with the ruling should not draw comparisons between his administration and the previous government's handling of legal matters.
“I have not met with any judge, nor have I engaged in discussions with the chief justice regarding court decisions.
“We fully respect the court's ruling. If an appeal is necessary, that will be the decision of the attorney-general," the Tambun MP added.
Rosmah MansorYesterday, the Kuala Lumpur High Court acquitted and discharged Rosmah, the wife of former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak, from 12 charges related to money laundering and five counts of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board.
Judge K Muniandy granted Rosmah’s application to quash all charges against her.
However, the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) today filed an appeal against the court's decision.
- Bernama

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