Let Penang discuss on snap polls, says Anwar

Alyaa Alhadjri & Chris LauPublished: Jul 20, 2016 5:20 AM | Updated: Jul 20, 2016 8:38 AM

Jailed former opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim today expressed his sympathy for Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng who is allegedly facing political persecution over two corruption charges.

"I express my sympathy for him (Lim). If in Penang there are ongoing discussions on their future, let them discuss it.

"Let them discuss whether to hold snap polls or otherwise," he told Malaysiakini when met outside the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur.

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