Judge Komathy agreed to release Anwar on RM20,000 personal bond without surety.

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.

No likelihood of absconding

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.

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