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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.
Oct 28, 2014 · 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 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.
Sep 4, 2023 · KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Malaysian prosecutors dropped corruption charges against Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Monday, letting the leader of a key partner in the ruling...
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (CNN) - Malaysia's sacked deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim was found guilty of four corruption charges and sentenced to six years in jail Wednesday -- a decision which...
