The late Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was prepared to be misunderstood, maligned and even betrayed because he believed in the righteousness of the cause.

From the prime minister's claims of waging a war against corruption to his trips abroad to attract investments, the former PKR leader and MACC chief says the government has failed the people.

A troubling pattern has emerged: Anwar’s overseas travels seem to correlate with his waning popularity at home.

Human Rights Watch says instead of fulfilling promises for reforms, Anwar Ibrahim's government expanded repressive powers to criminalise speech.

The BN component party says power in the government is in the hands of Pakatan Harapan leaders.

Lawyer Latheefa Koya says Anwar Ibrahim fares worse than Najib Razak, who she says has implemented a series of reforms to improve the country's democratic space.

The former deputy law minister advises government leaders to stop using slogans as if they were still in opposition.

If the PM feels that he has been defamed, he must file a civil suit like all other citizens.

The prime minister cannot run with the foxes and hunt with the hounds.

Anwar Ibrahim's rule is subject to his mandate.

While Pakatan Harapan and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have long been associated with the 'reformasi' call, the government has been under fire lately over complaints of unmet promises.

The verdict was the first of 14 lese majeste cases against the activist, one of hundreds of people who have been charged under the law, among the strictest of its kind in the world.