Anwar Ibrahim

Singapore, Malaysia heads of state encourage deeper cooperation between the two countries

2026-07-14T14:38:00.000Z
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government will continue monitoring the fiscal position and subsidy capacity.

Malaysia may spend nearly RM40 billion on fuel subsidies in 2026, PM Anwar says

2026-07-01T05:02:35.000Z
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) during an official welcoming ceremony for Russia-Asean Summit in Kazan.

Malaysia and Russia weigh using ruble, ringgit to boost trade

2026-06-18T01:32:03.000Z
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the Nikkei Forum 'Future of Asia' in Tokyo on Jun 10. In May, he publicly raised the prospect of calling snap polls. 

Upcoming state polls in Johor, Negeri Sembilan a likely preview of Malaysia’s national elections

2026-06-12T09:19:17.000Z
Beyond state elections, the coalition of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is also contending with pressures building beneath the surface.
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Malaysia’s stability dividend faces its next test as state elections loom

2026-06-11T06:00:00.000Z
Over the past year, Anwar has faced an opposition-led protest demanding his ouster while his coalition performed poorly in November’s Sabah state elections.

Anwar’s battle against allies shapes up as key Malaysian states call polls

2026-06-06T05:09:50.000Z
Anwar has also come under pressure from the once-dominant UMNO, which is part of Barisan, over its push for a royal pardon for former prime minister Najib Razak.

Malaysia PM Anwar facing crucial test of support as two states call early elections

2026-06-05T03:50:59.000Z
Malaysia's Sultan Ibrahim (right) met with PM Anwar (centre) at the national palace, with the chief secretary to the government Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar (left) present.

Malaysia’s Anwar meets with king amid talk of early elections, as tensions in ruling alliance deepen

2026-05-18T04:07:54.000Z
Bersama founder Tan Gin Theam (right) hands over a mock registration certificate for the party to Rafizi Ramli (middle) and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad on May 17.

Two key allies of Malaysian PM Anwar turn opponents, launch new party

2026-05-18T06:36:58.000Z
Jho Low was charged by US authorities in 2018 but has evaded arrest.

Anwar won’t pardon Jho Low as 1MDB fugitive seeks clemency in US

2026-05-15T09:41:42.000Z