In its quest to ensure justice is served in the case of a police personnel assaulting a hearing-impaired e-hailing driver, Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) has reminded Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of the injuries he sustained in 1998.

“The parallels are clear,” noted LFL director Zaid Malek in recalling the “black eye” incident, suggesting that Ong Ing Keong’s case, if unresolved, could leave an indelible bruise on Anwar’s legacy, which is founded on the principles of reform and justice...