‘No party action on sex video until conviction’

PETALING JAYA: PKR will not take action against any member involved in the sex video implicating Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali unless they are found guilty by the authorities, said secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

“PKR is aware of the recent arrests of a state PKR leader with two others.

“I ask that the authorities be allowed to investigate the authenticity of the video by identifying the actors as well as finding the people responsible for disseminating the video.

“These must be addressed to stop the matter from continuing to be discussed in public,” said Saifuddin, who is also the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister.

He added that the party would not interfere with investigations.

PKR vice-president Tian Chua said there should be no compromise from party leaders if those arrested over the sex video were indeed found guilty by the court.

“The rule of law should be applied equally to everyone. I hope the police will investigate in a fair and transparent manner without interference from anyone including those who hold power.

“However, the narrative should not be about finding out the authenticity of the video as that is not the issue here.

“It is not about the content but about gutter politics,” said Chua.