MALAYSIANS took former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s RM150 mil lawsuit against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with a dose of surprise and a lot of anger. The former PM is suing the current one for RM150 mil.
The ex-PM is suing Anwar for accusing him of enriching himself and his family members during his tenure in power.
Days after Dr Mahathir announced the lawsuit, it appears that netizens are not happy with him, especially with his controversial statements. Reactions on Twitter show how Dr Mahathir has lost his aura and is probably one of the most unpopular political figures in the country.
He is one of the most criticised, undoubtedly.
Twitter user @m_ashrafj responded with:
I’m curious how Mahathir will fund this case since he is jobless, not even an MP. Hopefully not from the ‘fund of the past’.
— Ashraf Jiwa (@m_ashrafj) May 5, 2023
Other users replied that Mahathir lost his deposit too.
Twitter user @Wefoundloveina2 stated:
Let’s gooooooo! All of @chedetofficial bribery and corruption will come out now! His so-called legacy was already in the public toilet. Now it’s going to be utterly and completely flushed and destroyed. I hope he lives long enough to see this! Popcorn ready! 🍿
— Wefoundloveinahopelessplace (@Wefoundloveina2) May 5, 2023
Another netizen said that Dr Mahathir and his family should be investigated for corruption by the MACC. @Steveng71925482 stated:
MACC should have investigated Dr M and family long ago, With so much wealth in the family. There are certainly much suspicions on family wealth.
— Steve ng (@Steveng71925482) May 5, 2023
Twitter user @Beembo8 stated:
Excellent! Finally, the old man is subjecting himself to the Judiciary! He had abused it, controlled them, tormented them and ridiculed them long enough. Now bow before our Judiciary system! V
Show this old man no fear, no favors, just his just desserts.
We’ve waited for so long!— Beembo (@Beembo8) May 5, 2023
It seems that others are excited to see what will happen to the former PM.
Many of the older Malaysians remember him as someone who had a tight grip on the country for decades.
However, now in his old age, he is declining massively in popularity, and many speculate that he will not even win this case.
Nevertheless, some users poked fun at Anwar too. A netizen questioned how Anwar would fund the lawyers.
User @fyzuladzwan stated: — May 6, 2023
I’m curious how Anwar will fund this case since he is not taking any salary. Hopefully not from the government fund. https://t.co/RWpOJQrE1o
— Fyzul (@fyzuladzwan) May 5, 2023