KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 -- Perikatan Nasional (PN) election director Datuk Seri Mohd Sanusi Md Noor has accused the Anwar government of staging a "drama" for the Kuala Kubu Baru by-election by directing the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate the son of Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli.

Sanusi, who is also Kedah menteri besar, suggested the investigation was meant to prop up the federal ruling coalition that is seeking to defend the Selangor state seat at next month's vote, amid talks that the Opposition could mount a serious challenge there.

"The arrest of Perlis MB's son is a drama staged for the KKB by-election, this is a big open secret," he was quoted by Utusan Malaysia as telling reporters during the PA...