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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim asserted today that he will not pursue a political vendetta against anyone should he form his new government.
He also dismissed allegations that he made compromises with individuals currently facing criminal charges in order to obtain his parliamentary majority.
“Number one, this is an inclusive government so no political personal vendetta against anyone.
“Number two, which is very important for us to appreciate, is that I have made it abundantly clear we are committed to reform, institutional reform, judicial independence and rule of law.
“No question with cutting deals with individuals as alleged by some quarters. It is completely irrelevant and irresponsible,” he told a press conference at Le Meridien Hotel here.
Anwar had earlier attended a royal audience at the Istana Negara to provide evidence to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in order to substantiate the former’s claim of having secured a “formidable” majority with which to take over the government from Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s Perikatan Nasional.
When pressed further, Anwar said he had assured those who supported him that there was no political vendetta but to accept the due process of the law.
Anwar explained that he was not in any position to deny anyone from participation in his inclusive government except on the conditions that said MPs accept his policies and parameters in terms of good governance and institutional reforms.
“I assured them there would be no political vendetta but they must accept the due process, rule of law, independent judiciary and not malicious prosecution as alleged,” he added.
Among the prominent members of parliament from the ruling administration currently facing criminal charges were Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, both from Umno.
