KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 -- PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said he has yet to receive any legal notice from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim over alleged defamatory remarks and will consult his lawyers once he does.

Tuan Ibrahim said his comments were based on media reports about statements made by Anwar, after being asked to respond to the prime minister's demand for an open apology over remarks allegedly containing defamatory elements, Sinar Harian reported.

"I have not received anything yet. Once I receive the notice, I will refer the matter to my lawyers.

"What I said that day was based on several media reports regarding his statements. Whatever it is, I will refer it to my lawyers," he said after attendi...