Malaysian former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has been set free from jail after the country's highest court overturned his sodomy conviction.

The decision came six years to the day after his dramatic sacking by Malaysia's then Prime Minister, Dr Mahathir Mohammed.

OK you won't find this stuff in your news bulletins, but this is a blog! So it's free-for-all. Seems like as the sms-es go around, rumours abound. People in the city are wondering if Anwar is really free? The word is that he went out in a Black Maria. So that led some people to think it's all a sham. Can't confirm, but, by all accounts, Anwar Ibrahim is a free man!

TheSun's NewsNow confirms that the Federal Court today set aside the High Court's conviction against Anwar Ibrahim for sodomy in a 2-1 majority decision.

Anwar's brother Idrus Ibrahim came out of the court to address the press that Anwar was too sick to address the crowd and confirmed that Anwar would now go overseas for treatment. "Hopefully he can fly to Germany."

Keadilan politician Ezam Mohd Noor said that Anwar might be sent to Munich early tomorrow night in a special air craft provided by the Saudi government.

Anwar's wife Wan Azizah was interviewed in a lift and she said: "This is a brave decision. This is the beginning of the healing for my family and the nation." She also said Anwar is in critical condition, they will want to bring Anwar to Munich as soon as possible. She also denied that this decision was part of a political deal.

Thanks Danny for the live updates from Putrajaya! Great work man... and to my friend Lyana, my warmest regards to your uncle. Hope he'll get well soon.

p/s : One more rumour I got from an sms last night was that our own datoseri dah selamat bertunang! It was later on confirmed in his blog today. Congrats bro, moga semuanya selamat, Insya Allah. I can smell the sirap bekwoh from here! Haha... best, best!

Posted by Wan Mohd Fahimi @ 2:43 PM