Dossier
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
Coverage of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in the Nexus archive.
- Malaysia’s Johor election campaign begins as federal allies clash
Malaysia’s Johor state begins a 14-day election campaign with 172 candidates vying for 56 seats. The poll pits Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s federal allies against each other in a key economic region bordering Singapore, involving 2.72 million eligible voters.
- Malaysia’s ruling coalition faces test over Selangor non-Muslim worship house rules
Malaysia's ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, faces a political challenge over Selangor state's planning guidelines that may restrict non-Islamic places of worship in commercial areas. Critics argue the rules could undermine the government's promise to protect the country's multiracial and multi-faith society.