‘Accusations with none clear proof’: Mahathir tells Anwar to retract statements towards him or danger getting sued

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has given Mr Anwar Ibrahim seven days to retract an announcement the latter made throughout a political occasion that implied that he was corrupt and a “scoundrel”.

In keeping with native media, Dr Mahathir mentioned that though the present prime minister didn’t title him in his speech, it was extensively understood that the general public knew who Mr Anwar was referring to.

Earlier this month, Mr Anwar is believed to have criticised sure former leaders of the nation throughout a Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) particular nationwide congress held in Shah Alam.

With out mentioning any names, Mr Anwar on the political occasion alluded {that a} former chief – in his two stints as prime minister for “22 years and (one other) 22 months” – had used his place to counterpoint himself, his household and his youngsters.

Dr Mahathir was Malaysia’s prime minister from July 1981 to Oct 2003 and once more from Might 2018 to February 2020.

In keeping with The Malaysian Perception, Dr Mahathir on Tuesday (Mar 28) mentioned that Mr Anwar had seven days to again his declare or retract his assertion.

“Though Anwar didn’t title me, media reviews did. I used to be the prime minister for 22 years and later 22 months. This was talked about in Anwar’s speech.

“I’ve given him seven days to again up his claims with proof or to retract his statements. If he doesn’t, I’ll take no matter motion crucial underneath the nation’s present legal guidelines,” Dr Mahathir was quoted as saying by The Malaysian Perception.

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