Malaysia elections: Reformist leader Anwar Ibrahim close to becoming next Prime Minister
Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan, or Alliance of Hope, topped the race with 82 parliamentary seats, short of the 112 needed for a majority. Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin's Malay-centric Perikatan Nasional, or National Alliance, won 73 seats.
Nov 24, 2022, 09:48 AM IST
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad sends resignation letter to King
The tussle between old rivals Mahathir, 94, and Anwar, 72, has shaped Malaysian politics for decades and tension has persisted, despite their alliance to win 2018 elections based on a promise that Mahathir would one day cede power to Anwar.
Feb 24, 2020, 12:28 PM IST
Need more arguments to act against Zakir Naik, says Malaysia
Naik has been accused of inciting and radicalising youth through his hate speeches to take up terror activities.
Jan 10, 2019, 16:09 PM IST
Jailed Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim withdraws as PM candidate
Jailed Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said on Saturday he would not be a candidate for prime minister in elections due by mid-2018.
Jun 17, 2017, 19:27 PM IST
Malaysia's Mahathir leads cross-party push to oust PM Najib
- Former Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad, opposition leaders and some ruling party members on Friday called for the removal of Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is engulfed in a scandal surrounding state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Mar 04, 2016, 15:17 PM IST
Jailed Anwar backs old foe Mahathir to bring down Malaysian PM
Malaysia`s "Game of Thrones" heated up on Friday, as the country`s jailed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim offered support to his old enemy, former premier Mahathir Mohamad, in efforts to oust the current prime minister, Najib Razak.
Mar 04, 2016, 11:02 AM IST
Anwar's daughter urges Barack Obama to pressure Malaysian leader
The daughter of detained Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim called on the Obama administration on Friday to put pressure on her country`s prime minister, Najib Razak, to release her father and abandon authoritarian policies.
Sep 19, 2015, 09:03 AM IST
