Karpal Singh, deputy chairman of the Demo-cratic Action Party (DAP) and Anwar's defense lawyer.

CNN: No More Mr. Nice Guy

Many feel Lim has mellowed and lets Guan Eng and deputy leader Karpal Singh raise controversial issues.

CNN: A Milder Lim Fights On

It also promised a classic confrontation between the doughty prime minister and Anwar's lawyer Karpal Singh, the demagogic longtime oppositionist and Mahathir-baiter.

CNN: No Titanic Confrontation