Malaysia opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim summoned by police over list of backers for PM bid

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Malaysia opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim summoned by police over list of backers for prime minister bid

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian police on Thursday said they have summoned opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to assist investigations into a viral list of federal lawmakers allegedly backing his bid to become prime minister.to replace Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and form a government.Commentary: Why Anwar Ibrahim’s longheld dream of becoming Malaysia PM keeps getting thwarted

He has been asked to give a statement on Friday over complaints filed with the police about a list of 121 members of parliament said to be backing his bid, which had gone viral on social media, criminal investigation department director Huzir Mohamed said in a statement.Police did not detail any of the complaints, but Huzir said investigations were guided by provisions under the penal code and a separate multimedia law covering statements that could cause public mischief or harassment.

 

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