Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin must explain his allegations of attempts at judicial interference following Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat’s rebuttal yesterday, said opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim.

This is because Muhyiddin’s televised statement last year casts public doubt on whether the executive can interfere in judicial matters, even though there are judges who firmly abide with the rule of law.

“We await and demand further explanation from former prime minister Muhyiddin, since...