Anwar Ibrahim

[KUALA LUMPUR] When Rafizi Ramli married in 2011, Malaysia’s future prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, hosted a celebration at his home. Fifteen years later, the former allies are now political rivals, with Rafizi setting the groundwork to one day sideline his former benefactor. 

Governance irregularities linked to past transactions at Xeraya Capital were raised at a board meeting

He acknowledged shortcomings by his administration that has led to frustration among Malaysians

The details of the governance lapses have fuelled calls for those responsible to be held accountable

He was hospitalised in 2018 for shoulder and back pain

Delegates vote on Aug 16 on whether the party should continue in government positions for the remaining term

Pakatan Harapan’s defeat in Negeri Sembilan comes on the heels of its loss in Johor last month

It is Anwar that is now the face of the establishment and a growing liability

This follows Pakatan Harapan’s huge losses in Johor and Sabah in 2025