comment One side is caught in a trap of its own making while the other side attempts parliamentary and extra-parliamentary means to garner support for its concerns.

This is where the controversy, ignited by parliamentary opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, over the role and past record of Apco Worldwide, has contrived to situate the Umno-led BN vis-à-vis Pakatan Rakyat.

BN whip Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz has filed notice with the speaker that government MPs intended to move a motion to refer Anwar to the Rights and Privileges Committee for misleading the House...