Anwar Ibrahim was arrested as a suspect under Section 377A (according to the NST) and/or Section 377C (according to The Star) of the Penal Code :
Carnal intercourse against the order of natureRaja Petra was charged earlier today under Section 500 of the Penal Code:
377A. Any person who has sexual connection with another person by the introduction of the penis into the anus or mouth of the other person is said to commit carnal intercourse against the order of nature.Explanation—Penetration is sufficient to constitute the sexual connection necessary to the offence described in this section.Committing carnal intercourse against the order of nature without consent, etc.
377C. Whoever voluntarily commits carnal intercourse against the order of nature on another person without the consent, or against the will, of the other person, or by putting the other person in fear of death or hurt to the person or any other person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of not less than five years and not more than twenty years, and shall also be liable to whipping.
Punishment for defamation
500. Whoever defames another shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or with both.
