Next election will be Anwar's last stab at Malaysia premiership

Supporters of Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim argue that he remains the strongest contender for the country's leadership. PHOTO: ANWAR IBRAHIM'S OFFICE
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KUALA LUMPUR - While Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is against the idea of snap polls, close aides and longtime political lieutenants admit that he is well aware that the next general election will be his last stab at the premiership.

The question is will he make it?

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