Anwar Ibrahim

He is likely to prioritise cash handouts to middle-income groups when he presents 2027’s spending plan

Analysts expect more household aid, but costly fuel subsidies could leave the prime minister with less room to spend

The ruling group should survive, but concerns over slow reforms and policy continuity are growing

These include restoring higher quotas for subsidised fuel purchases and more funding for schools

[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, wi...

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