Anwar faces hypocrisy claims as Malaysian civil servants warned off protest

By Hadi Azmi Malaysia’s civil servants have been warned of possible disciplinary action if they join a protest on Saturday calling for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s resignation, as the opposition claims hundreds of thousands are being mobilised for the rally. The “Turun Anwar” (Anwar Resign) demonstration is the first mass rally that directly challenges the […]

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Malaysia’s top court to hear Anwar’s immunity bid in sexual harassment case

By Joseph Sipalan Malaysia’s highest court said on Monday that it would consider Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s application for legal immunity from a civil sexual harassment suit, amid long-standing allegations against the veteran leader. The Court of Appeal ruled that proceedings must be postponed to allow Anwar to pursue a constitutional challenge over whether a […]

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