It’s not personal but he’s just not popular, Dr Mahathir says of Anwar

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'While Anwar used to be very popular, now he has lost quite a bit of the support.'

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said his refusal to back Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the Pakatan Plus grouping’s choice for prime minister was not due to any distrust of the latter, but a matter of pragmatism.

“It’s not about distrust. It’s about getting the support of the people. While Anwar used to be very popular, now he has lost quite a bit of the support. He conceded that Anwar possessed some support among Opposition parties but argued that those against his selection were adamant about this. “A lot of people feel that, for a time at least, I should come back. I have no wish to come back. I mean, coming back three times is a bit too much!”

 

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