Anwar Ibrahim arrested today.

---- PRESS STATEMENT – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ---

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16, 2008 3:30 PM

This afternoon at 1:05 PM Anwar Ibrahim, former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, was arrested outside of his home in Kuala Lumpur. He was due to issue a statement at IPK KL (Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters) at 2:00 PM based on an agreement reached with the police on Tuesday.

Anwar Ibrahim was returning from the Anti Corruption Agency to his home after giving a statement pertaining to the police report that has been filed regarding suppression of material facts in the case involving him in 1998. He was accompanied by his senior legal team, staff, and security.

As he entered the neighborhood of his home, a contingent of ten police cars, half unmarked and half patrol, forced the two cars in Anwar Ibrahim’s entourage to stop. There was a contingent of 20 balaklava-clad masked commandos (UTK) who accosted him, reminiscent of the forces sent to arrest Anwar Ibrahim at his home in September 1998.

An officer approached Anwar Ibrahim and demanded that he accompany the police in an unmarked vehicle to the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters. His lawyers were not permitted to travel with him to the police station.

This arrest has taken place less than fifteen hours after Anwar Ibrahim appeared live on Malaysian television for the first time since 1998, and announced to millions of viewers his intention to stand for election, and upon the formation of a new government, to lower the domestic price of fuel by 50 sen. The overwhelming majority of Malaysians expressed their support of his televised statement.

These events are deeply disturbing to us and indicate that this entire episode is a repeat of the actions taken against Anwar Ibrahim in 1998. During the last few weeks the government owned mainstream media has demonized and vilified him. His staff has been harassed and we see a conspiracy being hatched to thwart the political change that is imminent in Malaysia.

Under no circumstances will the people of Malaysia and the international community tolerate any harm coming to Anwar Ibrahim. We remind Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi of the promise he made to ensure Anwar Ibrahim’s protection.

We have been able to communicate with Anwar Ibrahim, who calls upon his supporters and the people of Malaysia to remain calm and to reject any attempts at provocation, which will give a pretext for an emergency situation to be declared.

OFFICE OF ANWAR IBRAHIM
CONTACT PRESS@AICASSOCIATES.COM

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What is it this time ??? Hmmm

Dissappointed with Fuel price debate between Dumb A** and DSAI

Geeezz, the debate was like 10 or 20 mins, and the rest was just f**kin advertisements!!!

The Information Minister was not bothered about the Fuel price topic but rather attacking DSAI on his personal issues. I think the gov let Shabery out first to test water, and see the points and arguments by DSAI, later they will hire an adviser from overseas just to advice them on how to go about defeating DSAI's points. And spend millions along the way too!!!.

At least it's better than watching WWE!!!! :D ( No hard feelings WWE Fans )

Fuel price debate is ON and Live on TV

It has been confirmed, hope you guys will be watching too.

The debate will be broadcast live at 9.00pm Today 15th July 2008.

Astro - CH 119 - TV9
Astro - CH 501 - Astro Awani
Astro - CH 502 - Bernama TV

IP Global TV will host host a live feed via webcast.

Source : Office of Anwar Ibrahim.

Hehehehe.

Fuel price debate between Shabery and DSAI

At last looks like it's happening, but sad that it's not between DPM or The PM. As for now it is set to be at July 15,2008 but no time and place disclosed yet.

Source : The Star Online
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DSAI challenges PM and DPM to debate on Malaysia's fuel prices

Something that i would love to see live.

Source (The Star Online)
Click to read .