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Anwar Ibrahim

Asean Business

Malaysia and Russia weigh using ruble, ringgit to boost trade

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. 
Asean Business

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

Beyond state elections, the coalition of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is also contending with pressures building beneath the surface.
Opinion & Features
POLITICS THAT MATTER

Malaysia’s stability dividend faces its next test as state elections loom

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.
International

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

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.
Asean Business

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

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.
Asean Business

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

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.
Asean Business

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

Jho Low was charged by US authorities in 2018 but has evaded arrest.
Asean Business

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

Azam Baki's term as chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) finishes on Tuesday (May 12).
Asean Business

Malaysia’s anti-graft chief ends term amid unresolved probes

Before the war started, Anwar was already weighing a vote this year buoyed by a resilient economy, a firmer ringgit and his elevated international profile.
Asean Business

Malaysian PM Anwar eyes polls by October as fuel subsidy cut looms: sources

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