By: Liz Hasseld
Malaysian Opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim, was planning to sue former premier Mahathir Mohamad for almost 30 million dollars for starting the rumors that he was homosexual. Remember, in 1998 Anwar was charged with sodomy and corruption and served six years in jail. Since Anwar has become the leader of the opposition party in Malaysia, which has gained a huge amount of support in recent elections, winning a third of the parliament seats. This case was thrown out by the high court in 2007 and now the appeals court has also struck Anwar down on his suit against Mahathir. Because of technical reasons (the application was filed in english and not in bahasa malaysia) the case was thrown away. Anwar is facing yet another sodomy charge from a former aide. Anwar insist this is all a part of a malicious plan to ruin his political career.
Malaysian Opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim, was planning to sue former premier Mahathir Mohamad for almost 30 million dollars for starting the rumors that he was homosexual. Remember, in 1998 Anwar was charged with sodomy and corruption and served six years in jail. Since Anwar has become the leader of the opposition party in Malaysia, which has gained a huge amount of support in recent elections, winning a third of the parliament seats. This case was thrown out by the high court in 2007 and now the appeals court has also struck Anwar down on his suit against Mahathir. Because of technical reasons (the application was filed in english and not in bahasa malaysia) the case was thrown away. Anwar is facing yet another sodomy charge from a former aide. Anwar insist this is all a part of a malicious plan to ruin his political career.
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