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Dr M again frustrated by ‘irrelevant’ questioning from Anwar’s counsel

today29 October 2025

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Dr Mahathir Mohamad is suing Anwar Ibrahim over alleged defamatory remarks the PKR president made in March 2023 at the party’s special national congress.
SHAH ALAM:

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad today reiterated his frustration that questions raised by Anwar Ibrahim’s counsel were irrelevant to the substance of his RM150 million defamation suit against Anwar.

During cross-examination by lawyer Razlan Hadri Zulkifli on the third day of proceedings, Mahathir was forced to address past remarks that the Malays were losing their power under Anwar’s administration.

Mahathir had claimed that Anwar had intended to amend the Federal Constitution so that Malaysia would no longer be considered Malay land.

Razlan: Has there been any instance where Anwar specifically expressed that his administration will change the constitution and make this country a multiracial land?

Mahathir: He is the prime minister, and what he says carries weight. He said there was a possibility that he…

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Written by: Faisal Asyraf


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