In a 2-1 decision, the country highest court yesterday set former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim free after quashing his sodomy conviction. Also freed was his adopted brother Sukma Darmawan Sasmitaat Madja who had been convicted of the same offense.
A three-man federal court bench - consisting of Abdul Hamid Mohamad, Rahmah Hussein & Tengku Bahharudin Shah Tengku Mahmud - delivered the stunning decision today at Putrajaya's spanking new palace of justice.
Justice Abdul Hamid said that the high court had misdirected itself in convicting and sentencng Anwar. He also said that the prosecution's main witness Azizan Abu Bakar was uncorroborated.
"We're are not saying Azizan is an outright liar but she certainly not that kind of witness the lower court said him be," said Abdul Hamid.
"He cannot be credible as he had given 3 different dates involving 3 different years (on when the alleged act of Sodomy took place).
He added that Azizan was accomplice to the alleged act because there was no evidence of protest.
Tengku Baharudin was also in favour of Anwar, whole Rahmah dissented.
NO DEAL
Anwar, upon hearing the judgement, gave his family and reportes a tired smile.
Later, he thanked Prime Minister > Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (Pak Lah) for not interfering in the judiciary, unlike his predecessor Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Anwar also brushed aside rumours of a secret deal with "Pak Lah" which resulted in today's decision.
Meanwhile outside the court, Anwar's supporters were seen hugging & shouting in jubilation.
They had been waiting outside the court building since early this morning, & reacted with joy & jubilation. A small number of police personnel kept a watchful eye on the crowd.
The 57-year-old ex-politician had arrived at 8.45am & was taken to into the courtroom in a wheelchair. He came in an ambulance from Hospital Kuala Lumpur where he had been warded since July 12 due to chronic back ailment which had worsen in recent weeks.
The former Malaysia Deputy Prime Minister hopes to fly to Munich tomorrow.
Kuala Lumpur > Bangkok > Riyadh > Munich
He (Anwar) will flies on the Saudi Royal Family private jet to Munich from Riyadh.
Any idea what kind of private jet does the Saudi Royal Family have ?
A three-man federal court bench - consisting of Abdul Hamid Mohamad, Rahmah Hussein & Tengku Bahharudin Shah Tengku Mahmud - delivered the stunning decision today at Putrajaya's spanking new palace of justice.
Justice Abdul Hamid said that the high court had misdirected itself in convicting and sentencng Anwar. He also said that the prosecution's main witness Azizan Abu Bakar was uncorroborated.
"We're are not saying Azizan is an outright liar but she certainly not that kind of witness the lower court said him be," said Abdul Hamid.
"He cannot be credible as he had given 3 different dates involving 3 different years (on when the alleged act of Sodomy took place).
He added that Azizan was accomplice to the alleged act because there was no evidence of protest.
Tengku Baharudin was also in favour of Anwar, whole Rahmah dissented.
NO DEAL
Anwar, upon hearing the judgement, gave his family and reportes a tired smile.
Later, he thanked Prime Minister > Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (Pak Lah) for not interfering in the judiciary, unlike his predecessor Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Anwar also brushed aside rumours of a secret deal with "Pak Lah" which resulted in today's decision.
Meanwhile outside the court, Anwar's supporters were seen hugging & shouting in jubilation.
They had been waiting outside the court building since early this morning, & reacted with joy & jubilation. A small number of police personnel kept a watchful eye on the crowd.
The 57-year-old ex-politician had arrived at 8.45am & was taken to into the courtroom in a wheelchair. He came in an ambulance from Hospital Kuala Lumpur where he had been warded since July 12 due to chronic back ailment which had worsen in recent weeks.
The former Malaysia Deputy Prime Minister hopes to fly to Munich tomorrow.
Kuala Lumpur > Bangkok > Riyadh > Munich
He (Anwar) will flies on the Saudi Royal Family private jet to Munich from Riyadh.
Any idea what kind of private jet does the Saudi Royal Family have ?
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