Acknowledging their concerns about judicial integrity, Hassan nevertheless said the group, led by former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli, must also consider the political implications of an RCI, including the pressure it could place on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the unity government.

He questioned whether the MPs had fully considered the long-term consequences of their actions, asking if they were driven by genuine reformist ideals or personal political interests.

“Their action is progressive, radical, and popular with the people. But it comes with risk,” said Hassan, a PKR backbencher.

“Are they ready for the government to fall over this? If they are, then it’s clear that a revolt is taking place within PKR.

“This is a direct internal rebellion against Anwar, as both PKR president and prime minister. This has never happened before.”

Rafizi, the Pandan MP, and the eight other MPs from PKR had called for the establishment of an RCI and a parliamentary select committee hearing following delays in the appointment of top judicial positions, including the chief justice, which they said amounted to a constitutional crisis.

Such concerns arose ahead of the mandatory retirement last week of former chief justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat and Court of Appeal president Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim.

While it remains unclear who will be appointed to the two top posts, Chief Judge of Malaya Hasnah Hashim is currently serving as acting chief justice, while Federal Court judge Zabariah Yusof has been named acting Court of Appeal president.

Earlier today, the Attorney-General’s Chambers said any suggestion of a crisis was unfounded, and that the appointment process was proceeding in accordance with the Federal Constitution.