Anwar must explain meeting, says Puad
The Malay media has been reporting on speculation as to how Raja Petra was being supported overseas and on Dec 30, Utusan Malaysia reported Anwar’s former political secretary Anuar Shaari alleging that the Malaysia Today news portal editor was being supported by “Anwar’s friend living in Britain.
(The Star) – Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should come forward to explain whether a meeting took place between him and media personality Datuk Seri Kalimullah Masheerul Hassan, Umno supreme council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi said.
Dr Puad, who is also Deputy Education Minister, said Anwar must reveal whether the alleged meeting on Nov 7, as alleged by various blogs, actually took place.
“It has become a public concern. People are anxious to know what transpired,” he said when contacted.
He was commenting on blog entries alleging that Kalimullah could be one of those supporting Raja Petra Kamarudin, who is now reportedly hiding abroad.
The Malay media has been reporting on speculation as to how Raja Petra was being supported overseas and on Dec 30, Utusan Malaysia reported Anwar’s former political secretary Anuar Shaari alleging that the Malaysia Today news portal editor was being supported by “Anwar’s friend living in Britain.
Dr Puad said Kalimullah must now come forward and issue a denial if the meeting did not take place.
