In a HardTalk interview first broadcast on 2 July 2007, Zeinab Badawi spoke to the former deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia.
After six years in prison and a severe beating for corruption and sodomy, most people would be put off a political career for life.
But Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's former deputy Prime Minister, believes his country still needs him.
Can he lead the Malaysian opposition to political victory?
He talks to Zeinab Badawi.
HARDtalk can be seen on BBC World at 0430 GMT 0930 GMT 1430 GMT 1930 GMT 0030 GMT.
It can also be seen on BBC News 24 at 0430 and 2330.
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