HISTORICAL FACTS: 12 - Caught on Camera

Which way for Malaysia under Anwar Ibrahim?

If Anwar Ibrahim had become prime minister of Malaysia in the late 1990s, when he was in his early 50s, instead of being jailed on trumped-up sodomy and corruption charges, Malaysia might now be a very different place. He's finally getting his chance, but now he's 75. Is it too…

Bangkok Post · Dec 1, 2022

Anwar’s Victory Not the Only Malaysian Shockwave

A dramatic rise in the Islamist vote in the Muslim-majority country is the biggest outcome of the election.

The News Lens · Dec 1, 2022

Anwar pleads for support from Malaysia's powerful civil service

Anwar Ibrahim implored Malaysia’s civil service to cooperate with him on Tuesday, as the reformist prime minister faces an uphill task to win over the traditionally pro-establishment workforce.

Bangkok Post · Nov 29, 2022

Anwar Ibrahim: Things you need to know about Malaysia's 10th prime minister

KUALA LUMPUR: After days of political horse-trading and palace intrigue following Saturday’s election, Malaysia is finally set to unveil a new government.

The Times of India · Nov 25, 2022

Analysis-Gains for Malaysia's hardline Islamist party a challenge for new PM Anwar

Malaysia's new prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, will be contending in parliament with a strengthened Islamist party that espouses a stricter interpretation of sharia Islamic law, a challenge to Anwar's vision of an inclusive society.

Reuters · Nov 25, 2022

Election battle won, real test begins for new Malaysian PM

Anwar Ibrahim has won a hard-fought battle to become Malaysia’s new Prime Minister

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022

Can Malaysia’s Anwar fix corruption, inequality and inflation?

Southeast Asian nation’s new leader faces challenges from a falling ringgit to one of Asia’s biggest wealth gaps.

Al Jazeera · Nov 25, 2022

Malaysia's PM Anwar says cabinet of ministers to be smaller

Malaysia's new Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday said the cabinet of ministers in his government will be smaller compared to previous administrations.

Reuters · Nov 25, 2022

Anwar faces many pitfalls after finally becoming Malaysia’s PM

Anwar Ibrahim, the almost man of Malaysian politics, finally clinched the country’s premiership after decades of waiting. Now, the reformist leader must make sure that he keeps the job.

Tribune News Service · Nov 25, 2022

Malaysia’s Anwar gets to work, promising inclusive government

Southeast Asian nation’s new prime minister says he will govern for all as he reaches out across political divides.

Al Jazeera · Nov 25, 2022