
Invitations have piled up for Anwar, says Ezam
Upon his return from Saudi Arabia, the former deputy premier's first task would be to attend a string of speaking engagements.

Upon his return from Saudi Arabia, the former deputy premier's first task would be to attend a string of speaking engagements.




Chief Justice Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim retaliated to criticism on the slow disposal of cases involving the hiring of illegal workers. The attorney-general and an opposition leader respond to this.

Anwar Ibrahim has a full programme in Saudi Arabia. Apart from performing the umrah, he will also be meeting a group of Saudi businessmen.


Utusan Malaysia's former deputy group editor Suhaimi Mokhtar officially takes over as Harakah editor-in-chief from Zulkifli Sulong.


In an e-mail interview with
malaysiakini
, Anwar says he could not agree to capital controls being used to refinance, bail out and further entrench a narrow circle of cronies to the detriment of the economy as a whole.


Anwar Ibrahim's interview with CNN's Lorraine Hahn in her 'Talk Asia' programme last Saturday was surprisingly not repeated as scheduled, readers complain to
malaysiakini
.


The trial of former Perwaja Steel supremo Eric Chia heard today that former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad had given him latitude to make financial decisions.


The business tycoon had allegedly claimed that former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad had given him the mandate to do so.

The court also heard that the business tycoon had never asked for a salary and used his personal car for company duties.

The company's former corporate banking general manager reveals in court how he prepared the report on the alleged swindle to 'get support from the government'.


The Federal Court has found no reason to review the conviction and sentence meted out to former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim for corrupt practice.

As he undergoes physiotherapy following surgery in Munich, former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim continues to receive visitors, including a surprise delegation from Malaysia.


Anwar cannot walk unaided yet, says his personal physician, Dr Halili Rahmat. He should be able to do that in three weeks, but full recovery will only come in two or three months.

A Federal Court judge's comment that freed politician Anwar Ibrahim was involved in homosexual activities should not be allowed to stand, says lawyer Karpal Singh.