Dr M never had intention of handing over power to Anwar, says Wan Saiful


PETALING JAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was "adamant" that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should not succeed him as prime minister, says Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia supreme council member Wan Saiful Wan Jan.

In an essay as part of the “Trends in Southeast Asia” series published by ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, Wan Saiful said that Dr Mahathir was "never enthusiastic" about handing over the premiership to Anwar.

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