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The Anwar Ibrahim sodomy trials are a source of considerable political controversy in Malaysia. The first trial was held in 1998, and resulted in former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim being convicted, and given a nine-year prison sentence. This verdict was overturned in 2004, resulting in Anwar's release from prison.
Jan 20, 2016 · Malaysia's Federal Court on Oct 28 began hearing opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's final appeal against his sodomy conviction and five-year jail sentence. It is the second sodomy trial for...
Mar 8, 2013 · Anwar Ibrahim's Sodomy Case: Timeline Of Events And All You Need To Know. Did Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim really sodomise Saiful in 2008, or was it a political conspiracy? This question has bothered Malaysians and has been widely debated for years.
Mar 7, 2014 · A Malaysian court sentences opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to five years in jail after overturning his acquittal on sodomy charges.
Nov 24, 2022 · From his prison cell, Anwar made up with Mahathir, who returned to politics as anger boiled over a multibillion-dollar scandal involving the 1MDB state investment fund. Their reunion led to historic 2018 polls that saw the unthinkable ouster of the UMNO-led alliance, which had led since Malaysia’s independence from Britain in 1957.
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has cited several decisions made by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to justify why the RM150 million defamation suit against him by the latter should be thrown out.
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has alleged a former minister of corruption. The Prime Minister did not name the former minister, but had alleged wrongdoings which involved records, contracts and land. Anwar said the leader should stop acting as if he’s clean, as he has seen the latter’s files and records.
Sep 20, 2018 · July 16, 2008 - Cops arrest Anwar who was travelling in a vehicle near his home. Aug 7, 2008 - Anwar charged with sodomy, pleads not guilty. Aug 26, 2008 - Anwar wins the Permatang Pauh...
May 11, 2024 · Malaysia’s anti-corruption crackdown is turning into a high-wire political act for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, amid mounting criticism that the campaign smacks more of a witch hunt of former...
Dec 14, 2016 · HONG KONG — A Malaysian court on Wednesday upheld a sodomy conviction for Anwar Ibrahim, the jailed leader of the country’s opposition, bringing to a close a prolonged legal battle and...
