Mahathir, Opposition sign declaration calling for repeal of laws

(From left:) Former Bar Council president Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan, PAS election director Datuk Mustafa Ali, DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang, former Kedah mentri besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir and Amanah president Mohamed Sabu signing the declaration on Friday.

PETALING JAYA:  Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and the opposition have signed a declaration calling for the repeal of all recent laws and agreements that violate fundamental rights as guaranteed under the Federal Constitution.

"We support a restoration of the integrity of the institutions that have been undermined such as the police, the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission, Bank Negara and the Public Accounts Committee," said the 50 signatories of the declaration, which includes Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.