Anwar said the parties allegedly involved had used their local and foreign influence to question the government’s position and the systems in place.
He claimed that the plot also involved “Zionists”, foreign lobbyist groups, bankers and international media agencies, and that such efforts began in August 2024 and were expected to continue until the next general election.
“Their strategy is to contact all foreign media to question the government’s efforts, especially MACC’s.
“Then they use their influence and ties with foreign countries to form narratives questioning the credibility of Malaysia and the government, while making manoeuvres through Parliament. This is concerning to us,” he told the Dewan Rakyat.
Anwar was responding to Shahidan Kassim (PN-Arau), who asked for an update on investigations into the alleged plot to topple the government.
Last week, Bukit Aman said it was investigating claims of an attempt by unnamed persons to overthrow the government and threaten national stability, based on a police report.
The police report alleged that members of a prominent family engaged a UK firm to exert pressure on MACC and Anwar with the help of international media.
The allegations followed news reports by Bloomberg claiming that MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki held 17.7 million shares in a financial services company and had not publicly declared his assets.
In a separate article, Bloomberg claimed that a network of businessmen and MACC officers used raids and investigations to pressure executives into selling shares in targeted companies. MACC has denied the claim.
Anwar declined to elaborate further, asking MPs to give the cops more time to complete their investigation.
“Be patient and wait for maybe a week or two. When the situation is revealed, we can explain it.
“Once we get more information, and if the Attorney-General’s Chambers and authorities permit, I can call for the National Security Council to organise a meeting with government and opposition MPs.
“This is so that our friends in the opposition can understand the issue and see if we can work together to save the country and ensure its security,” said Anwar.