Mahathir Calls for Review of Anwar's Royal Pardon

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has sparked controversy with his comments on Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's eligibility to serve as prime minister, citing doubts over the 2018 royal pardon that granted Anwar full pardon. Dr Mahathir, who was prime minister at the time, has called for a review of the pardon, stating that if it is found that Anwar was not eligible, he must step down as prime minister. This development comes after the Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) announced that Anwar's pardon restored his eligibility to serve as a member of parliament and prime minister.

Key Takeaways:

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has called for a review of the 2018 royal pardon granted to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, citing doubts over its legality.
Dr Mahathir stated that if it is found that Anwar was not eligible to serve as prime minister due to the pardon, he must resign from the position.
The Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) has previously stated that Anwar's pardon restored his eligibility to serve as a member of parliament and prime minister.
Lawyer and former minister P. Waytha Moorthy is seeking to nullify Anwar's election as member of parliament and his appointment as prime minister, citing the pardon's lack of express exemption from the constitutional five-year ban on contesting elections after a prison release.
Dr Mahathir has also emphasized that his RM150 million defamation suit against Anwar will continue, regardless of Anwar's position as prime minister.

Statistics:

RM150 million: The amount Dr Mahathir is suing Anwar for defamation.
2018: The year in which Dr Mahathir became prime minister for the second time and Anwar was granted a royal pardon.

Sources:

Timberline Times, Shah Alam: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad Calls for Review of Anwar's Royal Pardon (no date mentioned).
The Star Online, Last week: A-GC: Anwar's pardon restored eligibility to be MP and PM.
Malaya Tribune, Last week: Lawyer seeks nullification of Anwar's election as MP and PM.