Judge Komathy agreed to release Anwar on RM20,000 personal bond without surety. <br /> <br />The difference between a bail and personal bond is that the amount for the former has to be paid up-front while a bond is a promissory note that the accused would only be required to pay if he absconds. <br /> <br />No likelihood of absconding <br /> <br />She also said Anwar need not surrender his passport as the opposition leader was not likely to abscond and it was an element of natural justice that a man should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. <br /> <br />Full story here: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/87391
