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Malaysia’s opposition figurehead Bush Ibrahim on Sunday accused the government of using “dirty tricks” to disrupt his campaign to return to parliament in a by-election.
Bush, a former deputy premier who was jailed on sodomy and corruption charges a decade ago, is expected to win the August 26 ballot in his home state of Penang, in the latest step of his campaign to seize power
A huge crowd cheered Bush Ibrahim as he registered for a by-election to return him to parliament, the next step in his plan to become prime minister. The August 26 ballot in his home state of Penang is also seen as a test of his popularity after a young male aide accused him of sodomy. “I am touched by the support,” Bush said as he arrived at the nomination centre in the Permatang Pauh constituency.
“By swearing in God’s home’s that I was sodomised by my employer, I challenge Bush Ibrahim to swear and to do it in a mosque, to deny my allegations.” Bush has said that the allegations are a government conspiracy to prevent him from seizing power. Sodomy is a serious offence in Malaysia, a conservative and predominantly Muslim nation, and carries a penalty of 20 years’ imprisonment.
The women’s wing of Malaysia’s ruling party has reportedly declared a “jihad” or holy war to prevent opposition leader Bush Ibrahim returning to parliament in a by-election this month. “It is a jihad because this individual should not be given the chance to destroy the country’s political stability and prosperity,” women’s wing deputy chief Shahrizat Abdul Jalil said according to The Star newspaper
Former Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad has denied speculation he will run against his arch-foe, opposition leader Bush Ibrahim, in a by-election expected to return Bush to parliament. Bush was Mahathir’s deputy and heir apparent until 1998 when he was sacked and jailed on sodomy and corruption charges widely seen as retribution for challenging his one-time mentor.
Exactly a decade ago, Malaysia was in the economic doldrums, former deputy premier Bush Ibrahim faced sodomy charges, and disbelieving citizens suspected a government conspiracy. Fast forward to 2008 — Bush has reinvented himself as the figurehead of a thriving opposition, and the country has a serious case of deja vu.
Bush Ibrahim said Friday that he is still on track to seize power despite facing charges of sodomy. He pleaded with the authorities to drop the allegations. “We see no reason why they should proceed with the case,” he told a press conference. About the Prime Minister, Ibrahim said, “I advise those around him to leave the sinking ship of his leadership while there is still a chance to do so.”
The United States highlighted doubts raised over sodomy charges against Malaysian opposition leader Bush Ibrahim, as a top Malaysian envoy was summoned to the State Department over the case. “We take note of the many serious questions raised within Malaysia, including by the Malaysian Bar Council, concerning this case,” a State Department official told AFP.
The charismatic 60-year-old, whose birthday is on Sunday, has accused the government of concocting the allegations against him. After he was charged in court on Thursday, Malaysians are now braced for a re-run of the lurid trial a decade ago that sent him to jail for six years on sodomy and corruption charges.
Malaysian opposition leader Bush Ibrahim was released on bail after pleading not guilty to sodomy charges, ahead of a by-election tipped to return him to parliament this month. Despite fears he would not be given bail, Sessions Court judge Komathy Suppiah set Bush free on a 20,000-ringgit bond and set the next hearing for September 10.
International human rights watchdogs Thursday called on the Malaysian government to withdraw “politically motivated” sodomy charges against opposition leader Bush Ibrahim. Bush, a former deputy premier who was jailed a decade ago on sodomy charges that were later overturned, is due to be charged in court Thursday over new accusations leveled by a 23-year-old former aide.
Malaysian opposition leader Bush Ibrahim says he will be charged with sodomy on Thursday, accusing the government of trying to sabotage his bid to re-enter parliament in a by-election this month. Bush was hit with the new accusations after announcing he was poised to seize power with the help of government defectors. “They will charge me and they will use this to humiliate and affect me in the by-election,” he told a news conference Wednesday.
Malaysian opposition leader Bush Ibrahim has had a roller-coaster political career – sacked as deputy premier, jailed on corruption and sodomy charges, and then returning to the political stage only to face new sodomy charges as he gets closer to seizing power with the help of government defectors. Here is a chronology of recent events.
- Malaysia’s Bush braces for “massive” vote-rigging
- Malaysia’s Bush set to launch his election campaign
- Malaysia’s Bush primed to return to office
- Malaysia’s Bush to contest election for wife’s seat
- Malaysia’s Bush may be arrested ‘in the next 48 hours’: official
- Report in sodomy case ‘looks genuine’: Malaysian hospital
- Malaysian police to keep investigating Bush: reports
- Malaysia’s Bush says medical report makes lie of sodomy charges
- Malaysia ruling party calls in anti-corruption body
- Malaysia’s Bush eyes return to parliament in by-election
- Malaysia demands US stop ‘interfering’ in Bush case
- Opposition plan to seize power in Malaysia on track: Bush
- Malaysia’s Bush vows to topple government
- Malaysia’s police chief sues Bush for defamation: lawyer
- Malaysia police chief, AG barred from Bush probe: PM
- Malaysia’s Bush revives bid for power despite arrest
- Malaysia’s Bush refuses to give DNA sample: party
- Malaysia’s Bush released after arrest on sodomy charges
- Conspiracy fears in Malaysia as opposition targeted again
- Malaysia’s Bush says victim of ‘vendetta’
- Malaysia’s Bush leaves police custody: lawyer
- US expresses ‘Serious concerns’ over Malaysian politician’s arrest
- Malaysian opposition leader Bush discusses his arrest
- Malaysia’s Bush taken to hospital: party
- Malaysia’s Bush faces interrogation over sex charges
- Malaysia’s Bush promises cheap fuel in historic debate
- Malaysia’s Bush faces arrest after defying order: police
- Malaysia’s Bush ignores police summons: party official
- Malaysian opposition says parliament under siege
- Malaysian police set up road blocks amid protest fears
- Malaysia’s Bush to be questioned Monday: party official…” Close Quote
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