Anwar’s Application to Strike Out Legal Challenge does not address the core issue.
The application filed by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to strike out my legal challenge is nothing more than a delay tactic. If he truly believes in transparency and accountability, he should have no hesitation in facing this matter head-on. After all, he often portrays himself as a pendekar — a warrior for justice. A true pendekar does not hide behind procedural maneuvers.
What Malaysians deserve to see is clear proof that Anwar Ibrahim was granted a free pardon under Article 48 of the Federal Constitution, which is necessary to remove his disqualification from contesting parliamentary seats.
Let me be clear — I am not challenging the royal pardon granted to him under Article 42 of the Constitution. I fully acknowledge that this prerogative was exercised by the previous Yang di-Pertuan Agong. However, the fact remains that the Agong did not also grant him a free pardon under Article 48 means the automatic disqualification under that provision was never removed.
For Anwar to now claim that my civil suit is “unsustainable,” “frivolous,” “vexatious,” and “an abuse of court process” is untenable. The Federal Constitution speaks clearly on the matter. My legal action is grounded in constitutional interpretation — not political motivation.
Instead of dismissing this challenge as harassment or a political ploy, Anwar Ibrahim should address the core issue: Was his disqualification properly removed in accordance with the Constitution before he assumed the office of Prime Minister?
The people of Malaysia deserve clarity and transparency. Why is he evading the many legitimate questions posed by Malaysians regarding his eligibility to serve as Prime Minister in the first place?