Anwar Ibrahim

PM Anwar set to dump Malaysia’s embattled anti-graft chief as pressure over abuses mounts

People hold placards bearing images of Azam Baki, chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), during a protest calling for his resignation outside the agency’s headquarters at Putrajaya, Malaysia, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

Malaysia ready to back credible push for Gulf ceasefire, says Anwar

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also pointed out that damage to key infrastructure including energy facilities in the region would carry consequences far beyond the region.

Commentary

Two-thirds for what? Anwar’s supermajority means little for reforms

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) made fighting corruption a key plank of his regime but allegations of abuse against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission especially against its chief Azam Baki (right) are putting off his reform minded supporters.

Malaysian PM Anwar, police chief sued over calling out alleged plot to overthrow government

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends the 28th ASEAN-Japan Summit, as part of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 26, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/Pool

Malaysia can maintain RON95 petrol price for up to two months, says PM Anwar

Malaysia's subsidised RON95 petrol price is currently capped at RM1.99 (S$0.64) per litre.

Partner in Malaysia’s ruling bloc says it is reviewing ties as rifts deepen over graft scandal

People hold placards bearing images of Azam Baki, chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), during a protest calling for his resignation outside the agency’s headquarters at Putrajaya, Malaysia, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

Malaysia PM Anwar says panel probing anti-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.

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 to create a new office of Public Prosecutor on March 3.

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 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

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