Latest episode in the Anwar saga

 M'sian politics  18 Responses »
Oct 072010
 

1244: At a press conference, Latheefa Koya denies Rahimi’s allegations. She claims Rahimi voluntarily confessed to having met top government and government-linked personalities. Sivarasa Rasiah then explains that the content of Rahimi’s SD re meeting these personalities was exactly the same as his prior report to police. The lawyers are claiming that Rahimi’s latest SD may contradict his earlier statements to police (Tweets via NatAsasi).

Update: It looks as if it’s the silly tarik balik SD season again. Meanwhile, there will be a press conference at the PKR headquarters at noon today to respond to former Anwar aide Rahimi’s allegation that he was forced to sign his SD.

Yesterday:

Chatter on twitter indicates that another episode in an ongoing political drama could be emerging – just in time for the Galas by-election?

Court of Appeal rejects Anwar’s appeal

 Judiciary  14 Responses »
Feb 172010
 

1603: Karpal wants to appeal to the Federal Court. But judges maintain a proper application needs to be submitted. Stay denied. Court adjourned.

1547: A 15-minute break presumably for judges to decide whether a stay should be given.

1540: The judge said that a proper application for appeal to the Federal Court has not been filed, reports Jonson. Karpal continues to outline reasons a stay of the sodomy trial should be granted.

1535: The court has agreed with the SG: the medical record is not conclusive and corroborative. The appellant has not shown the charge against him is oppressive and an abuse of the court process. Appeal dismissed.

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