KUALA LUMPUR: Anwar Ibrahim today lashed out at his former comrade Bayan Baru MP Zahrain Mohd Hashim for accusing the opposition leader of covering up a sex scandal involving PKR leader Elizabeth Wong.
Speaking to reporters in Parliament, Anwar claimed that Zahrain, an ex-PKR MP, has been hired to assassinate his character.
"Do you think it is a serious allegation? If it's serious, then (Zahrain) should release the video. I didn't watch it. I don't know if he watches pornographic videos, I don't know what he does," he said.
Yesterday, Zahrain told the Dewan Rakyat that Anwar had promised to reveal the video involving the Selangor exco, including of her allegedly performing oral sex.
He also claimed that Anwar had instructed sacked PKR MP Zulkifi Noordin to attack Wong in order to pressure her to quit, but had later changed his tune.
'This is gutter politics'
However, Anwar dismissed the issue as “hearsay” and criticised Zahrain for indulging in gutter politics.
"This is only hearsay, I don't have (such a video). If I have it, I will release it and that is my decision. Only then, we will take action (against Wong).
"But there is not a shred of evidence. What do you expect me to do? (Zahrain) has a political agenda, (he shouldn't) resort to this... it is unethical, immoral and unacceptable," he said.
In another development, Anwar said the defection-weary PKR is open to the idea of having its elected representatives ink a contract like those in DAP.
The DAP contract stipulates that those who quit the party or jump ship must pay RM5 million in compensation.
"We have not done it but it is an option. We will study it. (Perhaps) that's why it is easier for them (PKR reps) to 'lompat' (defect)," said Anwar, with a laugh.
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