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...interrupted testimony at the defense's request to continue at a later date. Anwar, who served six years in prison on a previous conviction of sodomy and abuse of power (which, he maintains, was politically motivated), claims that this new charge has been orchestrated by the Prime Minister, Najib Razak, in an attempt to end his career...
...Anwar has vowed to topple the current Prime Minister, Najib Razak, who took office in April last year, in the next general election, which is widely expected to be held next year. His defense plans to subpoena Najib and his wife Rosmah Mansor, alleging that the couple met with Saiful before the aide made the allegation against the Prime Minister's opponent...
...Christians claiming Allah?" asks businessman Rahim Ismail, 47, his face contorted in rage and disbelief. He shakes his head and raises his voice while waiting for a taxi along Jalan Tun Razak, a main thoroughfare in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital. "Everybody in the world knows Allah is the Muslim God and belongs to Muslims. I cannot understand why the Christians want to claim Allah as their God," Rahim says as passersby, mostly Muslims, gather around and nod in agreement...
...over the construction of a Hindu temple near their homes demonstrated their anger with a severed cow's head. They kicked and stomped on the head, as Hindus - to whom cows are sacred - watched helplessly. As for the court ruling, bar-council president Ragunath Kesavan met Prime Minister Najib Razak on Thursday to discuss how to cool emotions. Says Kesavan: "We need to get the Muslim and Christian leaders together. They need to meet face to face and work out a compromise and not let this thing escalate...
...Kartika awaits her punishment, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak spoke out on Tuesday, advising her to appeal her sentence. Kartika's case has sparked global condemnation, and presumably Najib would prefer not to deal with any body blows to Malaysia's international status. "I believe the authorities concerned are sensitive on this matter and realize the implications of this case," he said at a press conference. "I feel the person concerned should appeal to the state authorities and not be so willing to accept the punishment." (Read "What to Expect When You're Going to Jail...