Jailed former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim this afternoon stepped into his own home for the first time since he was arrested two years ago. But it was not a happy occasion. He had come home to attend the funeral of his mother, Che Yan Hamid Hussin, aged 75.

Che Yan passed away last night at the University Hospital in Kuala Lumpur after suffering a heart attack. Anwar was granted permission by the authorities to visit her yesterday evening and was at her bedside when she passed away.