Dr Mahathir gives Anwar seven days to withdraw accusations

SHAH ALAM: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir gives Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim seven days to withdraw the accusations levelled against him. The alleged accusations were reportedly made during the president's policy speech at the 2023 PKR Special National Congress at Melawati Stadium on Saturday. Dr Mahathir said the notice of claim was submitted to the Prime Minister's office on Monday. 

 He said, even though Anwar did not mention any names in the speech but it was understood that it was directed at him over the 22 years and 22 months reign period statement. "The people understand that the accusation were thrown at me," he said in a press conference at Perdana Leadership Foundation here today. 

 He said, Anwar also labelled him as a scoundrel (rogue) in his speech which is considered an act of malice. "This scoundrel gives an ugly impression of me unless Anwar shows proof that I have earned billions of ringgit, transferred money abroad and did not pay taxes," he said. Dr Mahathir said, as a prime minister, Anwar needs to be responsible for his speech. "There are many accusations in his speech. 

He used to say that (but) not as the prime minister. Now as the prime minister (he) cannot make such accusations without solid proof," he said.