The leader loses appeal against sodomy conviction , suspended for two years . The government denied the case was political , saying the government is independent . HRW : Malaysia is brewing a heady period of authoritarianism and corruption .
Opposition leader loses appeal against sodomy conviction , jailed for five years . The government denies the case was political , saying the judiciary is independent . HRW : Malaysia is brewing a heady concoction of authoritarianism and intolerance .