Ex-Malaysian Deputy PM jailed for sodomy gets royal pardon
Former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was released from prison on Wednesday after receiving a royal pardon. The 70-year-old, who was jailed for sodomy three years ago, said, "It is a new chapter in our country." Earlier, new Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad said Anwar Ibrahim would replace him as he will remain in office for one or two years.