Anwar Ibrahim

Judiciary in need of radical reform

Judiciary in need of radical reform

Lawyer Lingam's recorded conversation underscores the fact that the culture of corruption inherited by Abdullah's administration is still thriving.
Europe and Islam - the way ahead

Europe and Islam - the way ahead

In a video-cast to Berlin, the ex-deputy premier tells Islamists that embracing democracy and freedom does not mean converting to Western values or ideals.
Break the bane of stereotyping

Break the bane of stereotyping

Just as it is reckless for Muslims to generalise that America is the best example of a morally depraved nation, America must also not label the Muslim world as a civilisation full of menacing fundamentalists.
Two different kinds of lawyers

Two different kinds of lawyers

There are those who know the law and those who know the judge, says Anwar Ibrahim in a speech to the Law Asia conference.
Bridging the chasm between the West and the Muslim world

Bridging the chasm between the West and the Muslim world

Islam is not the religion of terrorists who blow up buildings killing innocent women and children. Islam is not totalitarian. It is democratic.
Tsunami tragedy: A reflection

Tsunami tragedy: A reflection

Three parties stand accused of being less than helpful in providing co-ordinating relief work in the aftermath of the tsunami that struck on Dec 26.
US must adopt multilateral approach

US must adopt multilateral approach

I would like to congratulate President George W Bush for his re-election to the presidency of the United States. It is my fervent hope that...
Corruption blitz a mere hoodwink

Corruption blitz a mere hoodwink

The ex-deputy premier claims that the charge against Perwaja tycoon Eric Chia is totally disproportionate to his alleged wrongdoings, proving that the anti-corruption drive is nothing but an attempt to 'pull wool' over the eyes of the public.
Penolakan permohonan dapatkan nota prosiding tidak munasabah

Penolakan permohonan dapatkan nota prosiding tidak munasabah

Bekas Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mendakwa tindakan Peguam Negara Dato' Abdul Ghani Patail dan pasukannya membantah keras setiap permohonannya di mahkamah, mungkin atas arahan penguasa politik atasan.
Pak Lah tidak perlu tunggu 100 hari

Pak Lah tidak perlu tunggu 100 hari

Kini giliran Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi mengemudi negara. Bekas Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengucapkan tahniah dan berharapkan Pak Lah mempunyai kekuatan untuk meluruskan kepincangan dan menghapuskan rasuah yang berleluasa.
Can Apec invoke a new miracle for Asia?

Can Apec invoke a new miracle for Asia?

The former deputy premier dissects Apec and hopes that its focus on trade liberalisation does not mean the encouragement of greed as it is a violent impulse in any system.
Kembalikan hak rakyat, izinkan pandangan kritis

Kembalikan hak rakyat, izinkan pandangan kritis

Penapisan sering dijadikan alasan ampuh buat menghalang penghasut, mengamal akhlak dan menjamin keharmonian serta keselamatan negara. Malang sekali senjata yang sama diperkuda dengan sewenang-wenangnya untuk mebelenggu pemikiran rakyat dan memungkinkan bermaharajalelanya penguasa
Yang ditentang bukan bangsa, tapi penjajah

Yang ditentang bukan bangsa, tapi penjajah

Kita harus berwaspada dengan kekeliruan di antara nada perkauman atau rasis yang menentang bangsa Eropah atau perjuangan menentang kezaliman. Kita tetap mencabar keangkuhan kuasa besar, terutamanya Amerika Syarikat sepertimana kita harus dengan konsisten menuntut kebebasan rakyat dan menetang kezaliman di negara membangun.