[debono]

See the people walking behind him?  Wearing Western suits.

Anwar walked in wearing a very traditional Malay costume, and the obligatory Malay songkok.

It's a dressing which sent a loud message to the bumis.   Politics at its finest, subtle yet powerful.  His dressing would endear himself to any Malay including those who did not vote for him.  I cannot for the life of me imagine any Malay looking at Anwar, wearing a costume which screams "I am one of you!" bearing a hatred so deep that he would want to kill him.

This is why I said I would be surprised if he is assassinated.  

Chances are that he will not be assassinated.........cos he is wearing a Malay clothing, and he will be aligned with the Malays................