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The Kuala Lumpur Traveler

August 6th, 2008

Anwar to be charged for sodomy tomorrow, will he be in Permatang Pauh by-election?

It is now confirmed. Anwar Ibrahim will be charged in court tomorrow, 7th August 2008, for sodomy offence. It will be a much awaited event as Anwar is now expected to contest in a by-election for the parlimentary seat of Permatang Pauh.
The seat had been vacated by his wife Wan Azizah who had been […]

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July 30th, 2008

Sodomy case… full of inconsistencies

I think by now, the whole world are convinced that this second sodomy charge against Anwar Ibrahim is yet another fabricated issue to stop Anwar’s return into politics. The whole drama, just like the first sodomy case many years back is full of inconsistencies and controversies… but laughable even by kids standards.
First, Najib said he […]

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July 16th, 2008

Wan Farid: What’s the difference between 20 or 50 minutes?

Read this statement from our Deputy Home Minister Wan Farid Wan Salleh as reported by Star Online. A little reminder though, for whatever reasons, please refrain yourself from laughing while reading this. You have been warned.
KUALA LUMPUR: PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim would not have been able to turn up for his […]

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July 15th, 2008

Muslim leaders around the world support Anwar Ibrahim

A group of Islamic scholars around the world have openly declared their supports towards Anwar Ibrahim, who is facing an unbelievable second sodomy allegation many believed to be concocted by his political nemesis to fend off Anwar’s ever increasing political assaults towards the present BN Government. Malaysian religious scholars on the other hand, especially those […]

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July 13th, 2008

Ezam warns Anwar: What? Ezam wants to swear again?

Malaysiakini reported:
“If you link me to a political conspiracy over the sodomy report, I will divulge your secrets,” Ezam declared.
If Anwar or Wan Azizah say that I am part of a conspiracy [of a sodomy report alleging Anwar had sodomised a former aide], I will in 24 hours swear as a Muslim that […]

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July 8th, 2008

Asking Anwar to swear on Quran: Barking the wrong tree

For all those who think that Anwar should swear in the name of Allah using the Quran to prove his innocence, you are definitely barking the wrong tree. In this sodomy allegation case, Anwar is not required to prove anything. The sodomy case is similar to adultery (zina) case. The onus is on Saiful Bukhari […]

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July 1st, 2008

US would oppose any politically-motivated charges against Anwar: Just what Anwar needs at this time?

The US Government now comes into picture as reported by Malaysiakini:
The United States said today it would oppose any politically motivated investigation or prosecution of Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim facing fresh sex misconduct charges.
[….]”The main point for us is that the rule of law needs to stand above politics,” said Tom Casey, spokesman for […]

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June 29th, 2008

Anwar taking refuge at Turkish embassy

The plot thickens in Anwar Ibrahim’s second sodomy allegation, this time by Anwar’s special aide Saiful Bukhari. Fearing for his safety, Anwar is reportedly taking refuge at the Turkish embassy in Kuala Lumpur. How would that affect Istanbul-Kuala Lumpur relationship remains to be seen. Would Wisma Putra file an official complaint to the Turkish Ambassador […]

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June 29th, 2008

Second sodomy police report against Anwar Ibrahim: Banana tree bears fruits twice?

If you think ‘pisang tak akan berbuah dua kali’ (banana tree does not bear fruits twice)…. you are wrong. In Malaysia, a banana tree can ‘bear fruits twice’.
In 1997, Anwar Ibrahim was sacked from the government by Mahathir allegedly for sodomy, found guilty in 2000 and sentenced to a six-year jail term. However, in 2004 […]

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