SPECIAL REPORT: Interview with Anwar
Embattled opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim spoke to Malaysiakini in the wake of allegations that he had sodomised one of his aides.
Embattled opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim spoke to Malaysiakini in the wake of allegations that he had sodomised one of his aides.
The 30-minute interview came five days after 23-year-old Saiful Bukhari Azlan lodged a police report against his former boss.
Held at the PKR headquarters, Anwar talked about how he first heard about the police report, what led to his decision to seek refuge in the Turkish embassy, the likelihood of him being arrested again and the possible threats to his life.
The following is the exclusive two-part interview:
Part 1: It's 'my mistake' to hire Saiful
Part 2: Anwar given a bullet-proof vest
VIDEOS
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PODCAST
Arresting Anwar - BN scores own goal
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YOUR SAY
'Provide Saiful's report plus apology'
'Police should've kept their word'
'Speak up now or you will be next'
'Who was the real winner? The people!'
'What Dr M believes irrelevant'
'Retraction has no credibility'
Najib, 'you are so nice'
'What has become of our leaders?'
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