Malaysian police step up pressure on ousted Anwar

AFP

Kuala Lumpur, Sept 5: Malaysian police today extended their investigation into sacked deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim, who called off the launch of a nationwide reform campaign because of fears of arrest. The national police chief said `four new reports' against Anwar had been registered.

Inspector general Abdul Rahim Noor also accused Anwar of lying to defend himself against accusations that he fathered a child out of wedlock. Anwar, 51, who has been under investigation since being dismissed on Wednesday by prime minister Mahathir had claimed there was a high level conspiracy against him and vowed to tour the nation to campaign for political reform in a challenge to former mentor Mahathir.

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