Anwar under a 'clampdown' after letter he wrote was leaked

PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar said today that since the publication of the letter written by Anwar Ibrahim that had been leaked out, her father has been subject to a clampdown.

A result of the leak, she said, family members have a tough time meeting with him.

"Lawyers also find it difficult to meet him. They are only given access of one hour a week to meet him for documents to be signed and to receive instructions from my father," Nurul Izzah said.

It is understood that the Prisons Department has conducted an internal inquiry following the leak of the letter.

Anwar is now also subjected to body checks before before he leaves the prison, said a source familiar with the opposition leader.

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-Mkini