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Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia’s Anwar Voices Concern About Myanmar Refugee Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
The Malaysian leader claimed that 200,000 Myanmar nationals have now sought refuge in his country.
Malaysian PM Anwar to Visit the Philippines This Week
By Sebastian Strangio
The two-day state visit will round out the newly appointed leader's diplomatic tour of Malaysia's immediate neighbors.
Malaysia’s Anwar Unveils First Budget, Aiming to Aid Poor
By Sebastian Strangio
Stronger than expected growth last year has allowed Anwar Ibrahim to give the poor a leg-up, while introducing measures to reduce Malaysia's national debt.
Malaysian Anti-Graft Authorities Freeze Opposition Party Accounts
By Sebastian Strangio
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating $70.7 million that was found in the accounts of the political party Bersatu.
Noor Amin Ahmad on Anwar Ibrahim’s Long Political Journey
By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar “made himself ‘a bridge’ between different groups of people and ideas… it comes with the risk of being hated by all.”
Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim Makes State Visit to Singapore
By Sebastian Strangio
The one-day visit comes amid a period of stagnation in relations between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia’s Anwar Winds Up First Overseas Visit as Prime Minister
By Sebastian Strangio
The leader's two-day state visit to Indonesia was shot through with personal and political resonances.
Malaysian PM Survives Confidence Vote, Stabilizes Government
By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim has secured the support of a healthy majority, but there are no ironclad guarantees over the longer term.
In Forming Malaysia’s New Cabinet, Anwar Strikes a Careful Balance
By Sebastian Strangio
The 28-member cabinet, which included members of four coalitions and an independent MP, was sworn in on Saturday.
Malaysia’s Anwar Mulling Crucial Cabinet Appointments
By Sebastian Strangio
Who the newly appointed prime minister chooses could determine the fate of his sprawling unity government.
New Malaysian Government to Tackle Cost of Living Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
Tackling rice bowl issues is a prudent first step for Anwar Ibrahim, who confronts a polarized political landscape.
In Malaysia, a Political Stalwart Bows Out
By Sophie Lemière
At last week's election, the extraordinary, six-decade-long political journey of Mahathir Mohamad reached its quiet terminus.