Anwar Ibrahim's dismissal as deputy premier and finance minister on Sept 2, 1998 was lawful, as the prime minister has absolute power to appoint or revoke the appointment of its minister, the Federal Court unanimously ruled this morning.

President of the Court of Appeal Alauddin Mohd Sheriff said the court has no doubt that the prime minister (then, Dr Mahathir Mohamad) had advised the Agong to revoke Anwar's appointment to the two posts.

Alauddin said as the constitutional monarch has limited role concerning the appointment of Cabinet ministers as the power to choose to appoint resides with the PM.

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