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In a statement signed by Amanah’s party president Mohamad Sabu, the party said it is standing with Pakatan Harapan and Dr Mahathir for a better Malaysia.

“Agong has summoned Tun Dr Mahathir to Istana Negara at 5pm, please be there.”

“The people must be prioritised, not the politics of power struggle. The people are in power, not si pencatur kuasa (power broker)."

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had resigned as Prime Minister, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Department today.

Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and Housing and Local Government Minsiter Zuraida Kamaruddin have been fired from PKR.

Lead counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah previously contended that the witness should be compelled to be interviewed before he gives his testimony, to ensure that the defence can ascertain the relevant evidence that the IO can provide to the court.

Lim, who is also Iskandar Puteri MP, also denied a social media post that suggests the new government will arrest the DAP, PKR and Amanah leaders, saying they would not run away from the country.

During case management here before High Court judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan, parties to the case agreed to set the start of the trial on Nov 9-13.

Mounting political uncertainties are expected to exert selling pressure on the local bourse, which is already clouded by economic concerns particularly after the COVID-19 virus outbreak.

“No announcement. No press conference tonight.”