Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan (
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"The letter was sent to the Opposition leader on Wednesday (Jan 13) to propose three names from Opposition MPs to be appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to sit in the Special Independent Committee," said Takiyuddin, who is also de facto law minister.
A source from Anwar's office also confirmed that the letter was received by the PKR president and said an announcement will be made soon.