INTERVIEW PKR's fire-and-brimstone speeches may give the impression that the party does not hold the judiciary in high regard.

But when it comes to his own court case, PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim is remarkably optimistic.

Asked if he believes that he will be convicted of sodomy, he said, without missing a beat: "There is no reason for them to."

Behind his resolute answer, however, is perhaps a hint of doubt...