I support Dr Mahathir as prime minister 100%, says Anwar

Alfian Z.M. Tahir Alfian Z.M. Tahir Updated 7 years ago · Published on 16 Sep 2018 4:36PM · 3 Comments

Prime minister-designate Anwar Ibrahim questions why people can only see the rift he once had with prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, and says both men have since patched up their differences. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, September 16, 2018.

ANWAR Ibrahim has once again reiterated that he fully backs Dr Mahathir Mohamad as Malaysia’s prime minister despite rumours saying that he is planning to replace the 93-year-old as soon as possible.

Speaking at an event in Kuala Lumpur today, the former deputy prime minister, urged the public to give Dr Mahathir a chance to administer the country.

“Give Mahathir a chance to lead the country. This is our consensus in Pakatan Harapan. It is also my consensus as an individual.

“100%. I fully back him (Mahathir). For us to be strong and to be respected, we must ensure that the government is solid,” Anwar said at political activist Syed Husin Ali’s book launch.

Anwar also played down a rift between him and his former Umno superior saying that he now has a very good relationship with Dr Mahathir.

“Why do people always see the rift I had with Mahathir? I also had good moments with him. But people only see the dispute we had.

“I was asked many times, and I have said it is not easy to forgive but what is important is the people,” Anwar said.

The PKR president-elect served as Dr Mahathir’s deputy during the latter’s first stint as prime minister, before he was sacked in 1998 and subsequently imprisoned for corruption and sodomy.

PKR president-elect Anwar Ibrahim launching Syed Husin Ali's (left) book titled 'A People's History of Malaysia' in Kuala Lumpur today. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, September 16, 2018.

Anwar was also asked about contesting in the Port Dickson by-election so soon after the May 9th general election.

He said every component party in Pakatan Harapan had agreed to the decision.

“Every party agreed to it. Why is there still noise about the decision? Come out and campaign for Pakatan Harapan,” he said.

First-time MP and former navy veteran Danyal Balagopal Abdullah vacated his seat last week, just four months after he was voted in, to make way for Anwar.

Anwar’s supporters, including his wife, Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, DAP and Amanah insist that it is high time for Anwar to return to the Dewan Rakyat. – September 16, 2018.

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  • Stop playing around with words Anwar. The old man earned his keep to be the PM and for sure he does not need the "chance" to be a PM. You yourself need that chance to be a PM. Earn it !!! Stop all your foolish antics and the rakyat will be with you. With all your classic rhetorics and speeches you are still very pedestrian in your stature in upholding yourself to be a matured and competent leader. Clearly seen when there is a lapse in your awareness where your self serving characteristics surfaces and hogging up in the front. Your rush to be a PM is very obvious and the viral message from many of your apologists speaking up on the fear if something were to happen to the old man during his tenure in office. Mindful of the fact that without your presence there is still the DPM ( your wife ) and the cabinets to ensure continuity. From there it is not at all late for you to still win your stakes to be a PM..Playing on the sentiments of the almost useless and half dead Umno resurrection to strike fear is the jokes of the year. . The Umno party is almost history and if the political play by PH is well set Umno will have its demise. The old man has rendered Umno half dead and no way has it the strength in finance or capable leaders to revive the party save for letting the low tier members to join PH.

    Posted 7 years ago by Lee Lee · Reply

  • I fully agree with Lee Lee.

    Posted 7 years ago by Jordan Lee · Reply

  • Fully agree with Lee Lee What i fail to understand is that why DID NOT Anwar VACATE his Family Palimentery Seat WHY PD

    Posted 7 years ago by Tharan Singh · Reply