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Anwar Ibrahim
The latest news on Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysian politician and Prime Minister of Malaysia, including Malaysian political news and updates.
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10 Aug 1947
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Prime Minister of Malaysia
A person dangles from a drone in this still from footage obtained by Korean broadcaster JTBC allegedly showing a practice run for Park Wang-yeol’s escape. Photo: YouTube/JTBC_News
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Home at last? Why house arrest for Malaysia’s Najib is no done deal

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Will Anwar’s coalition in Malaysia implode amid Loke exit, Najib house arrest?

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Anwar was on song in India. Will Malaysia reap the rewards?

The Malaysian PM’s rendition of a Bollywood ballad went viral, but his India trip was about more than just the music.

A still from a social media video of Anwar Ibrahim singing in New Delhi while at the Brics summit. Photo: X/AnwarIbrahim
A still from a social media video of Anwar Ibrahim singing a Bollywood classic while at the Brics summit in New Delhi, India. Photo: X/AnwarIbrahim
A still from a social media video of Anwar Ibrahim singing a Bollywood classic while at the Brics summit in New Delhi, India. Photo: X/AnwarIbrahim
Malaysia

Malaysia’s Loke resigns as minister following Najib’s house arrest approval

The former prime minister’s conditional pardon is a severe blow to Anwar’s ruling coalition, which is facing its worst internal strife.

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s Najib Razak allowed to serve rest of jail term under house arrest

Given a ‘conditional pardon’, Najib has to settle his US$12.3 million fine before he can be transferred home to complete his sentence.

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Malaysia

Malaysia to invite Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing for Rohingya repatriation talks

Anwar Ibrahim says it is necessary to formally recognise Minh Aung Hlaing’s government if Malaysia wants to resolve the Rohingya crisis.

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Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing is seen in Vietnam on September 5. Photo: EPA
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Will Malaysia’s Umno pull the plug on coalition partner PH?

Umno has been buoyed by recent state victories and growing talk of a new alignment to consolidate the Malay vote.

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Malaysia

Umno seeks early Malaysian election to cement conservative Malay bloc

Umno is deepening ties with PAS, buoyed by recent state victories and growing talk of a new alignment to consolidate the Malay vote.

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks at his party's annual assembly on Friday. Photo: Facebook/mediaumnomalaysia
Malaysia

Malaysia pauses Najib’s pardon decision amid public backlash

The king pardoned 65 other convicts but decreed that discussion on Najib’s application be postponed to the next Pardons Board meeting.

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Palace plot in Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan entangles Umno leaders

Umno president has questioned a fellow party member’s statement that he was forced to sign a document to remove the state’s ruler.

Malaysia

Malaysia’s PH restates anti-corruption pledge as Najib’s potential pardon looms

The Pardons Board is set to meet this week to discuss clemency for Najib, who is in jail for corruption, according to media reports.

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Ex-Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak looks on as he walks escorted by prison officers during an appeal hearing at the Kuala Lumpur High Court in 2024. Photo: AFP
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The logo of Huawei Technologies is seen on the facade of a building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: EPA-EFE
Malaysia

PAS chief to face Malaysian police over explosive US remarks

The US has rejected Abdul Hadi Awang’s claim that it offered help to change Malaysia’s political leadership during Obama’s visit in 2014.

Malaysia

Malaysia lifts haze emergency in Sarawak, but warns pollution risks remain

King Sultan Ibrahim revokes the emergency status after rain lowers air pollution levels in Serian district.

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s PAS eyes new pecking order as it rekindles ties with Umno

Analysts say their renewed courtship gives Umno greater leverage over Anwar while allowing both sides to test cooperation limits.

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang (centre, in vest) attends the party’s annual convention Kota Bharu, Malaysia, on Friday. Photo: Facebook/abdulhadiawang
Malaysia

Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak town as haze pollution level hits 521

Indonesian police have arrested 112 people suspected of starting the recent forest and peatland fires in 10 provinces on Sumatra and Borneo.

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Former Malaysian minister arrested in state haj fund corruption probe

Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency says the ex-minister is being investigated for his links to a hotel lease agreement in Saudi Arabia.

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Malaysian heritage site caught in row over non-local staff

A viral video shot at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building has sparked a backlash, despite management insisting the worker was not a tour guide.

A still from a social media video shows a member of staff helping tourists at the KL City Gallery in the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: YouTube
Malaysia

Malaysia’s Anwar unveils cost of living measures as opposition rises

Anwar ⁠has faced declining support over a perceived failure to deliver on reforms as well as the mishandling of several high-profile corruption cases.

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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends a meeting with Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman (not pictured) at the Federal Government office “Perdana Putra” in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on June 22. Photo: Reuters
Asean

Opinion | Why Southeast Asia isn’t buying the US’ offer of ‘flexible realism’

Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby talked up US partnerships with Asean nations during his trip to the region, but Washington’s actions contradict its ‘Asia first’ rhetoric.

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s Ismail Sabri denies failing to declare millions in cash, gold bars

The prosecution claims the former prime minister did not disclose about US$40 million in assets to the anti-corruption agency.

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Malaysia

Anwar Ibrahim weighs delaying Malaysia general election to late 2027

The Malaysian prime minister reconsiders snap election plans as state poll defeats, stalled reforms and rival alliances threaten coalition.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Asean Summit and related meetings, in Cebu, Philippines, in May. Photo: Reuters
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Anwar’s call for creative freedom clashes with Malaysia’s censorship reality

The prime minister’s remarks come after Malaysia’s top court upheld a ban on the independent film ‘Mentega Terbang’ last month.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says filmmakers should not feel “too pressured and constrained” to the point of having to ask “five times” whether a scene would be approved. Photo: dpa
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In Malaysia, voter anger fuels a third force against Anwar

Barely three months old, Rafizi Ramli’s breakaway party is already siphoning crucial votes away from Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition.

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