KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 5 -- Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) should not investigate individuals who criticise him unless their remarks involve criminal elements.

Utusan Malaysia reported that the prime minister said police action was unnecessary when faced with political criticism or unfounded allegations directed at him.

"Several actions involving certain government critics, including attacks against me, I have instructed that they need not be investigated.

"I do not question the motives of those who attack (me) because sometimes they are baseless, but I have directed that no action be taken except in cases involving clear criminal offences or accusations that are rather extreme, such as 'Israeli stooge' or h...