Dutch orthopaedic surgeon Dr Thomas Hoogland took the witness stand for the second consecutive day and was cross-examined by the prosecution in the Sodomy II trial.
Yesterday he told the court the extent of Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim's injury as a result of a police assault he suffered after being sacked as deputy prime minister in 1998.
Anwar had surgery on the fourth and fifth lumbar of his lower back in 2004, which had subsequently restricted his mobility and movement.
Hoogland also testified that following inspections done last month, he believes Anwar cannot undertake any vigorous activity.
Yesterday also saw Kuala Lumpur High Court judge Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah striking out the subpoenas served on Prime Minister Najib Razak and his wife, Rosmah Mansor, to testify as witnesses.
Lead defence counsel Karpal Singh has indicated they will appeal yesterday's ruling, which they will file later today.
The hearing may not continue in the afternoon as Najib, who is also finance minister, will be tabling the 2012 Budget.
LIVE REPORTS
8.45am: Trial begins with High Court judge Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah presiding. Dr Thomas Hoogland is called to take the witness stand.
Yesterday he told the court the extent of Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim's injury as a result of a police assault he suffered after being sacked as deputy prime minister in 1998.
Anwar had surgery on the fourth and fifth lumbar of his lower back in 2004, which had subsequently restricted his mobility and movement.Hoogland also testified that following inspections done last month, he believes Anwar cannot undertake any vigorous activity.
Yesterday also saw Kuala Lumpur High Court judge Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah striking out the subpoenas served on Prime Minister Najib Razak and his wife, Rosmah Mansor, to testify as witnesses.
Lead defence counsel Karpal Singh has indicated they will appeal yesterday's ruling, which they will file later today.
The hearing may not continue in the afternoon as Najib, who is also finance minister, will be tabling the 2012 Budget.
LIVE REPORTS
8.45am: Trial begins with High Court judge Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah presiding. Dr Thomas Hoogland is called to take the witness stand.
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