KLCI closed 5.39 points up to 927.62

7/1 KLCI closed up 5.39 points to 927.62. CPO fell RM 75 to RM 1,905. UBG rose 51c to RM 3.20, BCHB jumped 40c to RM 10.40, Parkson slid 70 c to RM 3.58, WCT slip 15c to RM 1.14.

Anwar Ibrahim pleaded not guilty on sodomy charge

Anwar Ibrahim has pleaded not guilty in the KL Sessions court to a charge of sodomising former aide Saiful Bukhari Azlan on June 26, 2008.

Anwar Ibrahim released on personal bond of Rm 20,000 without surety, case set for mention on Sept 10, pending transfer to High Court.

Roadblocks cause massive jams on roads leading to Jalan Duta court complex where policemen in uniform and plainclothes are stationed everywhere.