In the latest realignment of political forces in Malaysia, former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad is expected to ink a declaration with opposition figures, who were once critical of him and his leadership.
The declaration is to work together for the removal of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.
Pakatan Harapan has distanced itself from the declaration, but several of its top leaders are expected to be present, such as DAP’s Lim Kit Siang and PKR’s Mohd Azmin Ali and Rafizi Ramli.
PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah, who is the daughter of Mahathir's arch nemesis Anwar Ibrahim, is also expected to take part in this afternoon’s event at Pusat Alumni UM clubhouse in Kuala Lumpur.
In a statement yesterday, Anwar, who is serving a five-year prison term, also expressed support for the initiative despite his previous accusations of Mahathir having fabricated charges against him.
PAS has refused to endorse the declaration but its Pokok Sena MP Mahfuz Omar is slated to attend.
[More to follow]
-Mkini
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