From Prison to Prime Minister: Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim
Video duration 25 minutes 10 seconds
What does the long-awaited rise of Anwar Ibrahim mean for Malaysians in the wake of unprecedented political turbulence?
After decades of being an opposition figure, Anwar Ibrahim became the Prime Minister of Malaysia in November 2022.
His appointment comes after turbulent elections, with an unprecedented pending parliament, big gains from a conservative Muslim party and heightened racial tensions.
The election exposed Malaysia’s deepening fault lines, particularly an electorate polarized between factions supporting multiculturalism and religious conservatism.
Anwar now faces the daunting task of implementing long-promised reforms while reconciling the nation and maintaining political stability.
101 East joins Anwar Ibrahim during his first six months in power and explores the challenges that await him and Malaysia.