The freeing of Anwar Ibrahim

The release from prison of Anwar Ibrahim yesterday produced a predictable response from the man who is responsible for putting him there. Dr Mahathir, whom Paul Keating once described as a ‘recalcitrant’ is quoted in The Guardian as saying: “I’m not going to lose any sleep … I still believe that he’s guilty. My conscience [...]

Anwar Ibrahim to remain in prison

With the departure of the irascible Dr Mahathir from the Malaysian political stage last October, there has been a lot of speculation that the former Deputy Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, might be released from prison. Gaoled four years ago on charges of corruption and sodomy, Anwar had his day in court yesterday, seeking bail while [...]

Goodbye Dr M

I have to say that political life in the Asia-Pacific is about to become a lot duller with the retirement of Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia for the last 22 years.