The View From Asia

Will Anwar Ibrahim bring change?

Asia News Network commentators share their views on their expectations of Malaysia’s new Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Here are excerpts.

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim announcing his new Cabinet on Dec 2. PHOTO: AFP
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Segundo Eclar Romero
Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Philippines
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim finally has become the prime minister of Malaysia. It was a painstaking and arduous ascent to power, after being jailed twice over 10 years. Even then, it is just a toehold for Mr Anwar that must be quickly consolidated.

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