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The latest news on Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysian politician and Prime Minister of Malaysia, including Malaysian political news and updates.
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10 Aug 1947
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Prime Minister of Malaysia
last updated:
4 December, 2024
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the Annual Meeting of World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22, 2025. Photo: AP
Malaysia

Malaysia’s Anwar urges Asean not to ‘single out’ Beijing over South China Sea

Anwar’s statement at the World Economic Forum emphasises the need to balance strong relations with China while addressing maritime issues.

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Asian Angle | Malaysia’s support for Palestinians was unconditional … until it wasn’t

Malaysia

Malaysia’s Anwar faces heat over ‘absurd’ rules on anti-corruption rally

Malaysia

Malaysian police probe flags of China on dragon puppet at Johor parade

The other side of the dragon puppet seen at a parade to mark a Muar-based Chinese association’s anniversary was decked with Malaysia’s flags.

A giant dragon puppet decorated with flags of China on one side at a parade in Muar, Johor, has prompted a probe by Malaysian police. Photo: Kelab Info Malaysia/Facebook
Malaysia

Explainer | What to know about Najib’s house arrest bid and the existence of a royal ‘decree’

The controversy is growing, as the government evades confirming its existence while Umno pushes for Najib’s release, straining the fragile unity government.

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Malaysia urged to boost health funding to ease burden on patient care

Lack of funding, chronic manpower shortages in government hospitals leave public dependent on private healthcare sector, civil society groups say.

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Malaysian PM denies hiding document on Najib’s home detention

Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak has been pursuing a bid to allow him to serve the rest of his prison sentence at home.

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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak waves after court proceedings in Kuala Lumpur last year. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia

Anwar the statesman? Malaysia’s complex PM steps onto the world stage

As his country assumes the Asean chair for 2025, Anwar Ibrahim faces the challenge of reconciling his ideals with thorny global realities.

Malaysia

Malaysia and Japan to develop green energy projects, Ishiba eyes defence ties

Among their agreements, both countries will jointly develop hydrogen energy and partner in the post-war reconstruction of Gaza.

Malaysia

Anwar wants Malaysia to be energy and chip hub, seeks US$100 billion investment

PM Anwar Ibrahim envisions Malaysia as a hub for electricity, talent, and supply chain diversification, emphasising oil and gas and semiconductor expertise.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wants Malaysia to become a Southeast Asian hub for energy and chip manufacturing, by leveraging its strategic location. Photo: Pool/Reuters
Malaysia

Najib house arrest saga carries political peril for Malaysia’s Anwar

Public anger, accusations of treason hit Anwar’s administration over handling of Najib’s potential release into house arrest.

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A supporter of former prime minister Najib Razak waits outside the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Monday. Photo: AP
Malaysia

‘Development gap’ poses risk to success of Johor-Singapore SEZ

The Johor-Singapore special economic zone is also poised to spark renewed interest in properties in the Malaysian state, analysts say.

Malaysia

After years of delays, Malaysia, Singapore finalise vast SEZ

The region will include Johor’s development zones of Iskandar Malaysia and Pengerang, spanning an area nearly twice the size of Shenzhen.

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Ahead of pro-Najib rally, Malaysia PM Anwar urges respect for royal order

Anwar reminds the public to head palace’s statement that says the king holds the power to pardon, postpone, or reduce sentences.

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Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak (centre) is escorted by prison officers on his arrival at the Kuala Lumpur High Court complex in October 2024. Photo: AP
Malaysia

Is Pas aiming to realign with Umno by pushing for Najib’s house arrest bid?

Pas and its former ally Umno are set to hold a rally in support of ex-prime minister Najib Razak, who is in jail over the 1MDB scandal.

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak being escorted during a break in court proceedings in Kuala Lumpur in April. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia

Boycotts, bans and dough-kissing drama: Malaysia’s 2024 social media obsessions

The power of social media shaped many of Malaysia’s biggest controversies this year.

Malaysia

Letters | Anwar is not to blame for the failed case against Najib’s wife

Readers discuss the charges against the former first lady of Malaysia, and what Gisele Pelicot could do next.

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Malaysians cast doubt on Anwar’s rising approval rate as reforms and economy stall

Although a recent poll showed the prime minister’s rating rise to 54 per cent, many online said it did not reflect their frustrations.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech during the closing ceremony of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Vientiane, Laos, on October 11. Photo: AP
Malaysia

Can Malaysia’s Mahathir outwit ‘common enemy’ Anwar over Pedra Branca row?

A recommendation for a probe into Mahathir Mohamad over the island saga has triggered the ex-leader into forming an anti-Anwar coalition.

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PM Anwar’s approval rises as Malaysia faces economic concerns

An independent survey finds 39 per cent of respondents feel Malaysia is going in the right direction as of end-November 2024, compare to 36 per cent the previous year.

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Gruesome deaths of cats at Malaysian campus spark outrage from animal lovers

Critics and veterinarians have rejected police’s explanation that a pack of wild dogs had mutilated the felines.

The deaths of six cats on the campus of Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur have reignited debates over the treatment of strays in Malaysia. Photo: Shutterstock
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Anwar’s pick of Thaksin as adviser raises fears of ex-PM favouring Myanmar junta

Myanmar resistance groups are concerned that the former Thai leader will align his business interests with those of the military junta.

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Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at a tech event in Bangkok on December 4. Photo: AFP
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My Take | Is Anwar’s anti-corruption pledge in Malaysia facing a reality check after 2 years?

Anwar’s promise to eradicate corruption faces a reality check after ex-first lady Rosmah Mansor was acquitted of money laundering charges.

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‘This is what I call justice’: Najib’s wife cleared of money-laundering charges

Rosmah described the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s ruling as a true representation of justice.

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Pricey Chinese ‘rebadge’? Malaysia’s first home-grown EV splits opinions

Proton’s e.Mas7 struggles to convince EV fans, with some praising its good value and others dismissing the car as an overpriced model.

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Malaysia’s first locally produced electric vehicle, the e.Mas7, was launched in Kuala Lumpur on December 16. Photo: AFP
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Anwar’s ‘problematic’ appointment of Thaksin as adviser stuns Mahathir

Thaksin Shinawatra’s appointment took place during an official visit by Paetongtarn, the tycoon’s daughter and Thailand’s PM, to Malaysia.

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Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, left, and his daughter and PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrive before the royal endorsement ceremony in Bangkok in August. Photo: AP
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Thailand’s Thaksin to advise Malaysian PM on Asean chairmanship

The Thai billionaire, who has insisted that he’s retired from politics, is set to advise Malaysia’s prime minister in an informal capacity.

Malaysia

Malaysia and Thailand seek to revive border area with bridge and rail upgrade

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says both countries will work towards a comprehensive peace plan for their border region.

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