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Anwar Ibrahim will be freed immediately after full royal pardon, says Malaysia's PM Mahathir Mohamad


Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks at a press conference a day after being sworn in. (Photo: Amy Chew)




KUALA LUMPUR: Jailed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim will be given a full pardon and released soon, said Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad at a press conference on Friday (May 11) a day after he was sworn in.

Dr Mahathir said the King of Malaysia has indicated he is willing to pardon Anwar and he should be released immediately.

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