Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad needs to set a specific date for the transition of power to Anwar Ibrahim, just like he did back in 2002 with his successor at that time Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Selangor PKR Youth chief Najwan Halimi (photo) said when Mahathir expressed his wish to step down as prime minister in 2002, BN leadership at that time urged him not to do so immediately and suggested he set a specific date in the future instead.

As such, Mahathir and Abdullah set a date for the transition of power on Oct 31, 2003, he recalled.