Malaysia’s PMO releases statement on Anwar’s sodomy charge
PUTRAJAYA — Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been convicted of sodomy, after his final appeal was dismissed today (Feb 10). Malaysia’s Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has released a statement to local media saying the verdict was reached after “considering all the evidence in a balanced and objective manner”.
Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim speaks at a rally on the eve of the verdict in his final appeal against a conviction for sodomy in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Reuters
PUTRAJAYA — Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been convicted of sodomy, after his final appeal was dismissed today (Feb 10). Malaysia’s Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has released a statement to local media saying the verdict was reached after “considering all the evidence in a balanced and objective manner”.
The statement says:
“The judges will have reached their verdict only after considering all the evidence in a balanced and objective manner. Malaysia has an independent judiciary, and there have been many rulings against senior government figures.
“The police report against Anwar Ibrahim was brought by a private individual - Anwar’s employee and personal assistant - not by the government. As the victim of a serious sexual assault, he had every right to have his case heard in court.
“In this case, exhaustive and comprehensive due process has been followed over many years. That process is now complete, and we call on all parties involved to respect the legal process and the judgment.”
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