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Former Malaysian leader Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who extended political freedoms, dies at 85

A hospital in Kuala Lumpur says former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has died aged 85

The Independent UK

Najib Razak's Jail Sentence Cut, Fine Reduced in Corruption Case

The Pardons Board in Malaysia has reduced former Prime Minister Najib Razak's prison sentence and fine related to a corruption case involving billions of d...

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Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim revamps cabinet as voters worry about economy

Anwar promises to focus on economy, education and health as he splits up ministries and creates new posts.

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Malaysian leader appoints technocrat as his deputy finance minister in Cabinet shuffle

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appointed a technocrat as his deputy finance minister in a Cabinet shuffle aimed at strengthening his administration and winning public trust a year after taking power

The Independent UK

Why is Goldman Sachs suing Malaysia over 1MDB scandal?

Prominent US investment bank in dispute with Malaysia over settlement relating to its role in scandal at state fund.

Al Jazeera

Malaysia drops corruption case against deputy prime minister

Decision made at prosecution’s request, raising questions over government’s commitment to tackling graft.

Al Jazeera

After checkered results in state polls, Malaysian leader Anwar needs to unite polarized nation

Analysts say Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces a daunting task in uniting an increasingly polarized nation and strengthening his nascent unity government

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State elections in Malaysia present the first test of Anwar government

Malaysians go to the polls again on August 12. Six of the 13 states in the Malaysian Federation are holding elections.

The Conversation

Why state polls this Saturday are pivotal to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar's rule

In the past two weeks, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has zig-zagged across the country on an election campaign that pitched the appeal of political stability and his concept of a progressive government

The Independent UK

Malaysian PM Anwar faces crucial test of support in state polls next month

Less than a year after taking office, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces a critical first test in state elections next month that pits his government against a powerful Islamic opposition

The Independent UK

Malaysia will ‘not survive’ if it does not change: Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysian prime minister tells Al Jazeera he is committed to reform, and fighting corruption in Southeast Asian nation.

Al Jazeera

Malaysia ex-premier Muhyiddin charged with corruption

Malaysia's former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was charged Friday with accepting bribes and money laundering linked to the alleged misuse of a Covid economic recovery fund.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian party’s purge of senior leaders fortifies chief’s grip

Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi strengthened his hold over one of the nation’s ruling parties after purging or sidelining senior leaders on Friday, but analysts say the move will do little to bolster his bloc’s popularity.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia's 15th General Election: How a less influential Islamic party becomes the largest one in parliament

Malaysia’s fifteenth general election, held in late November, is arguably the most historic in the country’s history. For the first time, no coalition managed to secure a parliamentary majority, resulting in a hung federal parliament.

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Anwar seeks to cement Malaysia power with early confidence vote

Unlike Malaysia’s last few leaders, who did all they could to avoid a confidence vote in parliament, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is eager to prove that he commands a majority in parliament.

The Independent UK

Malaysian PM Anwar to be finance minister in new Cabinet

New Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says he will also serve as finance minister as he unveiled a leaner Cabinet with many new faces in his unity government

The News Lens

Anwar’s Victory Not the Only Malaysian Shockwave

A dramatic rise in the Islamist vote in the Muslim-majority country is the biggest outcome of the election.

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Analysis-Gains for Malaysia's hardline Islamist party a challenge for new PM Anwar

Malaysia's new prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, will be contending in parliament with a strengthened Islamist party that espouses a stricter interpretation of sharia Islamic law, a challenge to Anwar's vision of an inclusive society.

Tribune News Service

Anwar faces many pitfalls after finally becoming Malaysia’s PM

Anwar Ibrahim, the almost man of Malaysian politics, finally clinched the country’s premiership after decades of waiting. Now, the reformist leader must make sure that he keeps the job.

France 24

Anwar Ibrahim: From political prisoner to Malaysian PM

Anwar Ibrahim finally realised his over-two-decade dream of becoming Malaysia's prime minister on Thursday following a tortuous detour in the political wilderness that included prison stints for sodomy and corruption in what he maintained were politically motivated charges aimed at ending his career.

WEKU

From prisoner to prime minister, Malaysia's Anwar had long ride to top

Becoming prime minister caps Anwar Ibrahim's roller-coaster political journey, from a former deputy PM who was imprisoned in the 1990s led to a reform movement that became a major political force.

The Independent UK

From prisoner to PM, Malaysia's Anwar had long ride to top

More than two decades after his dramatic ouster from government and imprisonment, Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim finally has his day

Bangkok Post

Anwar sworn in as Malaysian PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Perennial opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as Malaysia’s prime minister before the country’s king in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, ending a five-day political impasse after inconclusive polls.

The Independent UK

Reformist leader Anwar close to becoming Malaysia's next PM

Reformist opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is close to becoming Malaysia’s new prime minister after a political party agreed to support a unity government following inconclusive elections

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