Malaysia’s Anwar calls for rally to oppose poll result

Anwar Ibrahim. AFP FILE PHOTO

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim Monday called on supporters to rally in two day’s time after the ruling block retained its grip on power with what he described as the “worst electoral fraud in our history.”

“I call upon as many Malaysians to join hands and express our rejection and disgust at the unprecedented electoral fraud committed by (premier) Najib Razak and the EC (Election Commission),” Anwar said in a statement.