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The opposition leaders in Sarawak have described Anwar Ibrahim’s conviction over Sodomy II charges as a ‘dark day’ for justice and democracy in Malaysia. “If even a person of Anwar’s standing, when oppressed by the executive (powers), can’t find justice in the system, what will become of an ordinary …

The Federal Court registrar has asked opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s lawyers to prepare submissions for his sentencing. While his lawyers described this as normal, international observer and Queen’s Counsel Mark Trowell saw it as a "bad omen". "That suggests that the defence's …

Two recent developments deserve attention now: First, Abdul Khalid Ibrahim’s indication that the takeover of Selangor’s water concessionaires will be completed soon, which has prompted many to ask ,“What’s the rush?”. There implication, therefore, is that there is some element of impropriety or corr …

A former investigating officer in Anwar Ibrahim’s second sodomy case has succeeded in his appeal to set aside a High Court decision which prevented his admission as an advocate and solicitor. A Court of Appeal three-member panel chaired by Justice Linton Albert unanimously allowed the appeal brought …

There is only one problem plaguing Selangor Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim’s administration for the past six years, and that is his difficulty in approving funds for the state’s programmes. PAS' Selangor state executive council (exco) member Dr Halimah Ali, however, said that this proved ho …

Abdul Khalid Ibrahim’s foes hope to persuade the Selangor sultan that the menteri besar no longer has the majority support of Pakatan Rakyat, therefore he and his exco members must vacate their posts, said Zaid Ibrahim. “They do not see the need for a debate or an explanation in the state assembly t …