The US is 'saddened', and so are Australia and others.
But what the heck! This is Malaysia; their laws and rules do not govern us.
February 10, 2015The government had nothing to do with it. It was a person-to-person case that was politicised by the Opposition and some Anwar's friends outside to implicate PM Najib, Umno and Barisan Nasional.
The United States is deeply disappointed and concerned by the rejection of Anwar Ibrahim’s final appeal and his conviction. The United States has followed the trial of Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim closely. The decision to prosecute Mr. Anwar, and his trial, have raised serious concerns regarding the rule of law and the independence of the courts. The United States and Malaysia have a strong partnership, and in the context of this relationship, we have regularly raised our serious concerns regarding the Anwar case with Malaysian officials and emphasized that fairness, transparency, and the rule of law are essential to promote confidence in Malaysia’s judicial system and democracy - US EMBASSY, KUALA LUMPUR.
Why is it so difficult for them to understand, that there was no plot whatsoever to bring down the Opposition Leader? It was his doings, that's what the court found out, and it was proven.
I personally sympathise with him, his family and friends but the law has decided his guilt!