Anwar can contest in PD polls, says AG


Going all out: Anwar giving his speech in Port Dickson. Also present is Negri Sembilan Mentri Besar Aminuddin Harun (on Anwar’s left). — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s eligibility to contest in the Port Dickson by-election is no longer in doubt.

Attorney General Tommy Thomas in a letter dated Sept 21 confirmed the Yang di-Pertuan Agong had granted a “full pardon” (pengampunan penuh) to Anwar.

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