Defections raise Anwar election chances

Defections raise Anwar election chances: The defection of two Malaysian ruling coalition parliamentarians has boosted the chances of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim grabbing the two key states of Sabah and Sarawak - and with them the reins of government - when Prime Minister Najib Razak gets round to calling a general election. Signs of government jitters are already evident. - Anil Netto (Aug 23, '12)