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Anwar Ibrahim, Anti-Semite?

Anwar Ibrahim, Anti-Semite?

By David Hutt
The Malaysian leader has long expressed strong, and at times contradictory, views on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Malaysia Bars Israeli Cargo Vessels From Its Ports Over Gaza Conflict

Malaysia Bars Israeli Cargo Vessels From Its Ports Over Gaza Conflict

By Sebastian Strangio
The ban singled out ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., Israel’s largest shipping company, which has been permitted to dock at Malaysia's ports since 2002.

Recapping the First Year of Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Under Anwar Ibrahim

Recapping the First Year of Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Under Anwar Ibrahim

By Angeline Tan
The Malaysian leader has increased his country's diplomatic focus on ASEAN and the Middle East, while balancing between the major powers.

Targeting the Economy, Malaysia’s PM Announces Cabinet Reshuffle

Targeting the Economy, Malaysia’s PM Announces Cabinet Reshuffle

By Sebastian Strangio
The move comes after a turbulent year for Anwar Ibrahim and his unity government.

Malaysia Says It Won’t Recognize Unilateral Sanctions on Supporters of Hamas

Malaysia Says It Won’t Recognize Unilateral Sanctions on Supporters of Hamas

By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim has again said that his government would resist any outside pressure to declare Hamas a terrorist organization.
US Has Pressured Malaysia to Shift Stance on Hamas, Anwar Says

US Has Pressured Malaysia to Shift Stance on Hamas, Anwar Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The country's pro-Hamas stance may be distasteful to many, but the U.S. is unlikely to expend significant diplomatic and political capital in order to change it.

Malaysian PM Leads Large Pro-Palestine Rally in Kuala Kumpur

Malaysian PM Leads Large Pro-Palestine Rally in Kuala Kumpur

By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim's staunchly anti-Israel position is unlikely to impact his government's relations with its closest Western partners.
Malaysian PM to Raise Palestine Issue at Gulf-ASEAN Meeting

Malaysian PM to Raise Palestine Issue at Gulf-ASEAN Meeting

By Sebastian Strangio
The summit in Saudi Arabia comes at a time of growing global polarization over the Israel-Hamas war.

Anwar Ibrahim’s Triad of Critical Challenges

Anwar Ibrahim’s Triad of Critical Challenges

By M. Bakri Musa
The Malaysian prime minister is hoping that by tackling one challenge – corruption – he can make inroads into the other two.

Backsliding Reformists: Malaysia’s Government Revives Crackdown on Media Freedoms

Backsliding Reformists: Malaysia’s Government Revives Crackdown on Media Freedoms

By Daniel Kam
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is using the same repressive tools against his opponents that were used against his party during its years in opposition.

Malaysia Will Not Appeal Ex-PM Najib’s Acquittal in 1MDB Tampering Case

Malaysia Will Not Appeal Ex-PM Najib’s Acquittal in 1MDB Tampering Case

By Sebastian Strangio
The decision comes less than two weeks after the dropping of corruption charges against an ally for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Malaysian Youth Party Defects From Ruling Coalition Over Corruption Cases

Malaysian Youth Party Defects From Ruling Coalition Over Corruption Cases

By Sebastian Strangio
The defection has deprived Anwar Ibrahim's government of its two-thirds parliamentary majority in Parliament.

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