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‘The most corrupt forces are ganging up’: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim speaks with 101 East

After a divisive election led to Malaysia’s first hung parliament, Anwar Ibrahim has secured the nation’s top job. But at what cost? With uneasy alliances, racial and religious tensions and political rivals waiting in the wings, Malaysia’s new prime minister faces challenges on multiple fronts as he promises to crack down on corruption and unite the nation. He’s overcome obstacles before on a tumultuous political journey, in which he’s twice been imprisoned on controversial sodomy charges. Well-known for his reform agenda, can he deliver the change he says Malaysia needs? Anwar Ibrahim speaks to 101 East. Chapters: 0:00 | The turbulent journey 2:36 | An uneasy coalition 5:43 | 1MDB […]

Anwar Ibrahim named Malaysia’s new prime minister

Anwar Ibrahim has been named Malaysia’s new prime minister, marking an incredible comeback for a man who was first lined up for the job in the boom years of the 1990s before he was suddenly sacked and jailed. Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition won the most seats in the weekend’s election, but no one party or coalition emerged with the 112-seat parliamentary majority necessary to form a government. Al Jazeera’s Florence Looi joins us live from Kuala Lumpur for the latest updates. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #Malaysia #MalaysiaElection2022 #AnwarIbrahim […]