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Anwar Ibrahim

‘Blessing in disguise’: Malaysia's Transport Minister Loke sees silver lining despite setbacks for his DAP

Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke reiterated that his resignation will become effective the moment Najib transitions to house arrest.
Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke reiterated that his resignation will become effective the moment Najib transitions to house arrest.

Malaysia’s ruling coalition loses a fourth MP from PM Anwar Ibrahim’s party

Supporters waving the PKR flag at an election rally. Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung has resigned after his membership was suspended for three years.
Supporters waving the PKR flag at an election rally. Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung has resigned after his membership was suspended for three years.

A surprising political realignment in Selangor could alter Malaysia’s balance of power

Once rivals to lead Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) and predecessor Muhyiddin Yassin could return to being allies.
Once rivals to lead Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) and predecessor Muhyiddin Yassin could return to being allies.

Anwar-ordered UiTM Holdings review widens scrutiny of Malaysia’s bumiputera institutions

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s call for a review of UiTM Holdings comes as his government faces growing political competition for support among Malaysia’s Malay electorate.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s call for a review of UiTM Holdings comes as his government faces growing political competition for support among Malaysia’s Malay electorate.

All eyes on Melaka, Malaysia’s electoral sandbox

The gathering in September comes amid an upsurge in its fortunes that could lead to another realignment in Malaysian politics, says the writer.
The gathering in September comes amid an upsurge in its fortunes that could lead to another realignment in Malaysian politics, says the writer.

Malaysian PM Anwar says he is still waiting for Anthony Loke’s official resignation letter

Anthony Loke (first from right) had accompanied Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) on his three-day working visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou. 
Anthony Loke (first from right) had accompanied Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) on his three-day working visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou. 

Malaysian king has full discretion to decide on pardons, says PM Anwar

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said every prisoner has the right to submit a petition for consideration by the Pardons Board.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said every prisoner has the right to submit a petition for consideration by the Pardons Board.

Malaysia PM Anwar to meet transport minister Loke on return from Shanghai over resignation offer

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Anthony Loke (above) had informed him of the matter but they had not discussed it in detail.
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Anthony Loke (above) had informed him of the matter but they had not discussed it in detail.

Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke to resign over house arrest granted to ex-PM Najib

DAP secretary general Anthony Lok (centre, seated), flanked by DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo (left) and DAP national adviser Lim Guan Eng, at the DAP Headquarters on Sept 19.
DAP secretary general Anthony Lok (centre, seated), flanked by DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo (left) and DAP national adviser Lim Guan Eng, at the DAP Headquarters on Sept 19.

Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib Razak granted house arrest in second royal pardon

FILE PHOTO: Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak, jailed for corruption in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, attends the verdict of his house arrest bid at Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia December 22, 2025. REUTERS/ Hasnoor Hussain/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak, jailed for corruption in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, attends the verdict of his house arrest bid at Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia December 22, 2025. REUTERS/ Hasnoor Hussain/File Photo

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