Karpal Singh will be disqualified as an MP if he fails in his appeal to reduce the fine to below the ouster threshold of RM2000. But there will be no by-election until his final appeal is exhausted.
One observer tweets that many in court are visibly angry, especially with Anwar’s presence reminding them what the courts are capable of.
The turnout of BN supporters was estimated at 3000 (Malaysiakini) to 5000 (FMT) at nomination day for the Kajang by-election. Pakatan had “slightly more” supporters showing up (FMT).
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11.25pm – Anwar Ibrahim stresses the importance of fostering respect among the various religions.
He also highlights Karpal’s legal predicament. Pakatan leaders will head to court immediately after nomination to express solidarity with Karpal. Other Pakatan leaders have been hauled to court as well, and he asks Najib to stop this trend.
A small protest was held at near the Sunway Carnival Mall in Seberang Jaya within the Permatang Pauh constituency in mainland Penang this afternoon in a show of support for Anwar Ibrahim.
The Guardian reports: “Passengers with stolen passports had tickets with consecutive numbers and onward flight to Amsterdam.”
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Nurul Izzah is being touted in many circles as one of the possible candidates to replace Anwar in the Kajang by-election in case Anwar’s bid to contest fails.
The Court of Appeal may have found Anwar Ibrahim guilty as charged but there is no doubting that the man’s stature as one of the icons of the pro-democracy movement remains undiminished. If anything, it has been enhanced – probably much to the chagrin of BN leaders.
Thousands have turned up at Kajang Stadium in a show of solidarity with Anwar Ibrahim hours after the Court of Appeal overturned his acquittal on a charge of sodomy, casting a cloud over his candidacy for the Kajang by-election.