Anwar declares support for Dr M


PETALING JAYA: Jailed Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) has declared support for arch nemesis Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in his efforts to pressure Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to resign.

"I support the position of friends in civil society, political parties and individuals including Tun Dr Mahathir, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and others to build up strength and understanding together as articulated by the leader of the Opposition recently.

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