Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he will not interfere in corruption cases involving members of his own party, PKR. (Bernama pic)KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today dismissed an allegation that a minister had received RM9.5 million from a businessman.

Speaking during a question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat, Anwar said allegations of corruption should be investigated with no exceptions.

However, he said the RM9.5 million claim was a "political statement" that was "not backed by any evidence".

"The minister concerned has challenged it and taken the matter to court," he said.