In Putrajaya, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has issued a challenge to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to hold a snap election in order to gauge his support among Malaysians. Dr Mahathir stated during a press conference at the Perdana Leadership Foundation on Monday (Jan 22), “During my time, I won elections with a two-thirds majority. The people had the chance to throw me out, but they didn’t. I challenge Anwar to call for elections today to see what the people say.”
He also wondered why authorities had not yet investigated a former Bank Negara assistant governor over a statutory declaration he made in 1999. 24 years ago, Datuk Murad Khalid claimed that Anwar, who was then in the Opposition, had billions stashed in multiple bank accounts. Dr Mahathir also criticized the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) for stating that under the Federal Constitution, it lawfully had discretion to initiate or discontinue charges in criminal cases.
According to Dr Mahathir, “Even our court judges have to give grounds for their judgements sometimes, it is 200 to 300 pages thick. But the AGC does not have to give any explanation, even if it is a matter of public interest. The people want to know, but the AGC says it doesn’t have to reply. He is higher than the chief justice now.”
“Dr M cries foul, claims selective prosecution of his son” (https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/01/22/dr-m-cries-foul-claims-selective-prosecution-of-his-son).
“Daim and I helped Anwar campaign but he wants to investigate me, says Dr M” (https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/01/22/daim-and-i-helped-anwar-campaign-but-he-wants-to-investigate-me-says-dr-m).
“ALSO READ” (https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/01/22/dr-m-cries-foul-claims-selective-prosecution-of-his-son).
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“ALSO READ” Dr M cries foul, claims selective prosecution of his son (https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/01/22/dr-m-cries-foul-claims-selective-prosecution-of-his-son).
