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On the other hand, the National University of Malaysia Hospital's report on 5 October 1999 said that anwar did not show clinical signs of acute or chronic arsenic poisoning. Urine, hair and nail specimens showed arsenic levels within the acceptable levels of the respective labs. Because the cause of the patient's health problems (weight loss, finger numbness and hair thinning) cannot be determined...

it is recommended that the hospital continues to monitor the health status of the patient.

It is believed that the national University Hospital has been under great pressure. Hence, there is an element of doubt.

The Barisan Nasional (National Front) Government uses the test results to discredit Anwar. Whereas, Anwar's supporters would see the results as yet another proof of a conspiracy to get rid of Anwar.

It is clear that the Government would need to go further by having another royal commission, the first one being on Anwar's black eye. It was only after the establishment of a royal commission that Anwar's attacker was identified as the former Inspector-General of Police. Similarly, the truth of the alleged arsenic poisoning may only be ferret out after a second royal commission.

Dr Tan Seng Giaw