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Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia PM Anwar says panel probing graft chief will submit report soon

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament that the government hasn’t dismissed the proposal for a Royal Commission but will follow due process before deciding.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament that the government hasn’t dismissed the proposal for a Royal Commission but will follow due process before deciding.

Setback for Anwar: Bid to separate powers of attorney-general and public prosecutor delayed

Malaysia's former economy minister Rafizi Ramli (left) and nine other MPs aligned to him broke ranks with colleagues in PM Anwar Ibrahim's government over an attempt create a new office of Public Prosecutor on March 2.
Malaysia's former economy minister Rafizi Ramli (left) and nine other MPs aligned to him broke ranks with colleagues in PM Anwar Ibrahim's government over an attempt create a new office of Public Prosecutor on March 2.

Malaysia PM Anwar tells parliament of plot to destabilise government

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at a summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 26, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/Pool
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at a summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 26, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/Pool

Malaysia's parliament fails to pass bill limiting PM's tenure to two terms

FILE PHOTO: Malaysia's Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, holds the 2026 national budget document at the Finance Ministry building as he departs for Parliament to table the budget, in Putrajaya, Malaysia, October 10, 2025. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Malaysia's Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, holds the 2026 national budget document at the Finance Ministry building as he departs for Parliament to table the budget, in Putrajaya, Malaysia, October 10, 2025. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/File Photo

Amendment to cap Malaysia PM’s term at 10 years fails by 2 votes in Parliament

This handout photo taken and released by Malaysia's Department of Information on February 26, 2024 shows Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar (top L) and Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah (top R) attending the opening of the third session of the 15th Parliament at the Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Handout / MALAYSIA'S DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION / AFP) / -----EDITORS NOTE --- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO /  Malaysia's Department of Information " - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS  -
This handout photo taken and released by Malaysia's Department of Information on February 26, 2024 shows Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar (top L) and Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah (top R) attending the opening of the third session of the 15th Parliament at the Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Handout / MALAYSIA'S DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION / AFP) / -----EDITORS NOTE --- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO /  Malaysia's Department of Information " - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS  -

‘We can no longer swallow’ US arguments: Malaysia’s MPs unite to condemn strikes on Iran

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim tabled an emergency motion in the Parliament on Mar 2 to condemn the US-Israel strike on Iran.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim tabled an emergency motion in the Parliament on Mar 2 to condemn the US-Israel strike on Iran.

Malaysia’s Parliament observes moment of silence for Iran leader Khamenei and Iranians

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim expressed condolences while condemning the barbaric and violent attack on Iran by Israel with the backing of the US.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim expressed condolences while condemning the barbaric and violent attack on Iran by Israel with the backing of the US.

Key partner in Malaysia’s ruling coalition calls for royal inquiry into anti-graft agency

FILE PHOTO: Police officers stand guard outside the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters in Putrajaya, Malaysia, July 3, 2018. REUTERS/Lai Seng Sin/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Police officers stand guard outside the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters in Putrajaya, Malaysia, July 3, 2018. REUTERS/Lai Seng Sin/File Photo

Shades of 1MDB? How Malaysia’s anti-graft champions lost their voice

Protesters holding a cut-out of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Azam Baki during a demonstration in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 15.
Protesters holding a cut-out of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Azam Baki during a demonstration in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 15.

Malaysian minister calls for royal probe into anti-graft body’s ‘corporate mafia’ claims

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke (right) is putting pressure on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's (left) handling of the MACC scandal.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke (right) is putting pressure on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's (left) handling of the MACC scandal.

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