Anwar Ibrahim

Permatang Pauh by-election – Anwar appointed new Parliamentary Opposition Leader

By Kit

August 07, 2008

Anwar Ibrahim will be the new Parliamentary Opposition Leader after he wins the Permatang Pauh by-election on August 26, 2008.

This is to take effect from August 27.

This was one of the decisions taken unanimously by Pakatan Rakyat leaders of Parti Keadilan Rakyat, PAS and DAP at a meeting last night.

A joint statement by Pakatan Rakyat leaders would be made at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex before Anwar’s court appearance this morning.