Exactly a decade ago, Malaysia was in the economic doldrums, former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim faced sodomy charges, and disbelieving citizens suspected a government conspiracy

Exactly a decade ago, Malaysia was in the economic doldrums, former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim faced sodomy charges, and disbelieving citizens suspected a government conspiracy

Exactly a decade ago, Malaysia was in the economic doldrums, former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim faced sodomy charges, and disbelieving citizens suspected a government conspiracy

Malaysia`s opposition figurehead Anwar Ibrahim said Friday he was still on track to seize power ...

The United States on Thursday highlighted doubts raised over sodomy charges against Malaysian ...

KUALA LUMPUR, August 7, 2008 (AFP) - Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was charged with sodomy in court Thursday and pleaded not guilty to the offence, which carries a penalty of 20 years imprisonment.

KUALA LUMPUR, August 7, 2008 (AFP) - International human rights watchdogs Thursday called on the Malaysian government to withdraw 'politically motivated' sodomy charges against opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, August 6, 2008 (AFP) - Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has had a roller-coaster political career -- sacked as deputy premier, jailed on corruption and sodomy charges, and then returning to the political stage.

Here is a chronology of recent events:

KUALA LUMPUR, August 6, 2008 (AFP) - Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said Wednesday he had been informed he would be formally charged with sodomy on Thursday -- a crime punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment.

'They are charging me tomorrow. It's for sodomy,' Anwar told AFP, adding that the authorities had informed him of the move in a letter.

PENANG, August 3, 2008 (AFP) - Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said Sunday he was bracing for 'massive' vote-rigging by the government to block him from winning a key by-election, which could propel him back to power.