Anwar Ibrahim timeline
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1993-98: Serves as deputy prime minister under long-term premier Mahathir Mohamad

1999: Jailed on sodomy and corruption charges – he and rights groups say they are trumped up

2004: Freed after Supreme Court overturns sodomy conviction

Mar 2008: Anwar-led opposition coalition makes unprecedented gains in general election

Aug: Second charge of sodomy

Feb 2009: Second trial begins

Jan 2012: Acquitted by High Court

May 2013: Leads opposition to strongest ever election result

Mar 2014: Court overturns 2012 acquittal after government appeal

Feb, 2015: High Court upholds conviction – Anwar to start five-year jail term
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