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Anwar Ibrahim
Anwar bin Ibrahim is a Malaysian politician who has served as the 10th prime minister of Malaysia since 2022. A member of the People's Justice Party (PKR), he served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Tambun since 2022. Upon becoming prime minister, he appointed himself Minister of Finance. Anwar is also the president of PKR since 2018 and the chairman of Pakatan Harapan coalition since 2020.
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Born 10 August 1947 · Q299574
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2026· 9 entries
“There is no question of any bailout. The banks will be allowed to protect themselves and the government will not interfere.”
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The Diplomat – Asia: China Praises Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim For Supportive Comments on Taiwan
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Modern Ghana: Chinese aggression: Serious threat or ‘Western phobia?’ | Anwar Ibrahim
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ISNA News Agency: Anwar Ibrahim: Iran’s resolve in defending its positions is commendable
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FloWrestling: 77 kg Repechage - Mohamed Ibrahim, Egypt vs Leister Bowling IV, United States
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim calls off state polls after election defeat.” False.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Genuine news graphic quoting PM Anwar Ibrahim” False.
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2025· 1 entry
AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Genuine Singaporean report on Malaysian leader Anwar Ibrahim losing support” False.
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2023· 4 entries
Rappler rated the claim “The official state visit of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to the Philippines is due to Marcos' huge secret gold account.” False.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Wan Azizah, wife of Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, appointed to a role in Prime Minister’s Department” False.
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The Economist opined that Anwar was wasting his opportunity in power
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Anwar asserted that LGBTQ rights, secularism, and communism would never be recognised under his government
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2022· 6 entries
Filed a defamation suit against Perak PAS Commissioner Razman Zakaria, who had claimed that Anwar would push the "LGBTQ agenda" and support communism
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Career landmark: member of the Dewan Rakyat (2022).
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Career landmark: Prime Minister of Malaysia (2022).
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Career landmark: Minister of Finance 2 (2022–2023).
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Reported net worth: $11.2M (as of 2022).
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Campaign: 2022 general election.
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2020· 1 entry
Career landmark: Malaysia's Leader of the Opposition (2020–2022).
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2019· 1 entry
Called for transitioning to "affirmative-action policies [being] premised on need instead of race" and that those living in poverty can receive government support regardless of their race
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2018· 2 entries
Anwar urged religious people to counter the demand by "super liberals" to recognise the "LGBTQ lifestyle", saying that they did not have the right to "force" society to accept their views on LGBTQ rights
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The Guardian described him as a "uniting figure" for the opposition throughout his imprisonment and trials
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2014· 1 entry
Anwar attempted to become Menteri Besar of Selangor as part of the Kajang Move, sparking a nine-month political crisis that ended with a five-year prison sentence following a second sodomy conviction in 2015
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2013· 2 entries
Election lost: 2013 general election.
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Campaign: 2013 general election.
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2008· 1 entry
Acted as an "advisor" of Parti Keadilan Rakyat, the party of which his wife Dr Wan Azizah was president
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2007· 2 entries
Under the premiership of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
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An open letter by Islamic scholars to Christian leaders, calling for peace and understanding
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2005· 1 entry
Of complications from diabetes before the High Court found that he had committed libel and awarded Anwar millions of ringgit in compensation
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2004· 1 entry
Resulting in Anwar's release from prison as he had already served his sentence for the corruption offence
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1999· 1 entry
Anwar brought suit against Prime Minister Mahathir for defamation for allegedly uttering accusations of immoral acts and calling Anwar a homosexual at a news conference in Malaysia
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1998· 3 entries
Anwar was removed from all government posts by then-Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and subsequently led the Reformasi movement against the government
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The Newsweek magazine named Anwar the "Asian of the Year" in spite of being beaten by the then Inspector General of Police
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Anwar was beaten by the Inspector General of Police, Abdul Rahim Mohd Noor
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1996· 1 entry
Asiamoney named him Finance Minister of the Year
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1994· 1 entry
Awarded Grand Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (1994).
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1993· 3 entries
Became Mahathir's deputy prime minister after beating Abdul Ghafar Baba for the position of Deputy President in UMNO
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And served as Minister of Finance from 1991, playing a key role in Malaysia's response to the 1997 Asian financial crisis
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Career landmark: Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia (1993–1998).
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1991· 2 entries
Anwar was appointed as Minister of Finance
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Career landmark: Minister of Finance 2 (1991–1998).
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1988· 1 entry
Anwar Ibrahim became the second President of IIUM
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1986· 1 entry
Career landmark: Minister of Education (1986–1991).
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1984· 1 entry
Career landmark: Minister of Agriculture and Food Security (1984–1986).
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1983· 1 entry
Career landmark: Minister of Youth and Sports (1983–1984).
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1982· 2 entries
As Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department; his first ministerial office was that of Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports in 1983; after that, he headed the Agriculture Ministry in 1984 before becoming Minist
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Anwar, who was the founding leader and second president of ABIM, joined the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), which was led by Mahathir Mohamad, who had become prime minister in 1981
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1974· 1 entry
Anwar was arrested during student protests against rural poverty and hunger
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1971· 1 entry
Was a member of the pro tem committee of Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia (ABIM) or Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia, which he co-founded
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1967· 1 entry
Studied at Universiti Malaya (1967).
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1959· 1 entry
And 1964, serving as the parliamentary secretary to the ministry of health from 1964 until his defeat in the 1969 general election by Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia candidate Mustapha Hussain
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1947· 6 entries
Born 1947-08-10.
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“in Yahoo! News, 11 September 2022. The seat distribution among PH (Pakatan Harapan) is already completed but we are negotiating with other electoral pacts such as Muda, PSM (Parti Socialis Malaysia) and others. But seat allocations for all parties under the PH umbrella especially in Peninsular Malaysia, DAP (Democratic Action party), Amanah and PKR (People”
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“in Yahoo! News, 10 July 2020. I want to stress a matter that we shouldn”
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“in New Straits Times, 11 December 2022. If we (government) want to spend (public fund), we have to check. This is a matter of good governance. Anwar Ibrahim (2022) cited in:”
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“in MalaysiaKini, 11 December 2022. Thank you, Datuk Lat. It is not too late to promote a culture of reading. Anwar Ibrahim (2022) cited in:”
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“in The Star, 25 January 2023. I want to start a new transition. No more just slogans. We want appreciation and practice and also truth, justice and unity. Malaysians have become cynical and are tired of just slogans and promises. Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in:”
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