COMMENT | Almost all major media in Malaysia reported the news on the arrest of a former aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, who is facing a drug trafficking charge.

Some people even believe there is a strong likelihood that the arrest might be politically motivated. The belief is based, inter alia, on the fact that Yusuf has filed a sexual assault lawsuit against Anwar.

Yusuf is not only arrested. He is also being denied bail. Therefore, he has to languish in prison until his case is finally decided.