Anwar to return to Malaysia soon

Anwar to return to Malaysia soon

MALAYSIA: Malaysian former deputy leader Anwar Ibrahim plans to
return home Oct. 31 after nearly two months abroad, but will
avoid strenuous political activity during the Muslim fasting
period that ends next month, an aide said on Monday.

Anwar -- who was freed from a Malaysian prison on Sept. 2
after nearly six years behind bars on corruption and sodomy
convictions -- wants to "make up for lost time by meeting old
friends and renewing ties," said Kamarul Baharin Abbas, treasurer
of the opposition People's Justice Party.

Anwar left Malaysia two days after his release to undergo
surgery in Germany for a long-standing back injury. He has since
recovered and traveled to Saudi Arabia for a pilgrimage.

"He's in no hurry to do anything once he gets back," Kamarul
told The Associated Press.

He said Anwar would consider his next move after the Muslim
holy month of Ramadhan, which ends in mid-November. --AP