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Malaysia's new PM Anwar: from prison to power, a dream fulfilled

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - It has been a bumpy road to the pinnacle of power for Anwar Ibrahim, who on Thursday achieved his dream of the Malaysian premiership.

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Opposition leader Anwar named next Malaysia PM

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Malaysia's perennial opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was named prime minister on Thursday, ending a days-long political impasse after inconclusive election results.

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Anwar sworn in as Malaysian PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Perennial opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as Malaysia’s prime minister before the country’s king in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, ending a five-day political impasse after inconclusive polls.

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Kuala Lumpur, Riyadh to Finalize 9 Development MoUs

A Malaysian diplomat revealed that discussions with Saudi Arabia were underway to finalize nine memoranda of understanding to enhance bilateral cooperation. He noted that Kuala Lumpur and Riyadh have signed agreements on 18 industrial projects since December 2021, with total investments of $1.65 billion, which are expected to generate around…

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Malaysia's Mahathir says will focus on writing after poll defeat

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Malaysia’s nonagenarian former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, one of the world's longest-serving politicians, said Wednesday he will focus on writing after he suffered his first electoral defeat in more than half a century.

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Malaysia's Anwar, Muhyiddin vie for premiership in post-election crisis

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's incumbent coalition said it would not support opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim or former premier Muhyiddin Yassin in forming a government, adding to the political crisis from an inconclusive election.

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Malaysia's Anwar in talks with arch-rivals despite anti-graft pledge

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday he is in talks with the party of ex-premier Najib Razak, who is in jail for corruption, to form the next government after an inconclusive election.

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Race on to form coalition govt in Malaysia after election deadlock

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Rival Malaysian political blocs on Monday tried to woo smaller parties to form a coalition government after the weekend's general election that saw major gains by a conservative Islamist party.

AFP

Malaysia's political manoeuvring begins after indecisive election

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's political leaders scrambled on Sunday to secure support from rivals a day after a general election produced a hung parliament, with no coalition winning a parliamentary majority.

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Time running out as Malaysia's Anwar aims for top job

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's perennial opposition leader, has often been on the cusp of power, but age is catching up with him and the 2022 election could be his last chance to win the top job.

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Rival blocs claim majority in Malaysian election stalemate

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Rival blocs claimed on Sunday they had secured the support they needed to form a government after Malaysia's hotly contested polls saw no party emerge with a clear majority of parliamentary seats.

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Anwar claims majority after vote, but rival does not concede

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday his coalition had mustered enough seats to form the country's next government after a hotly contested general election, potentially paving the way for him to become prime minister.

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Malaysia's Anwar claims majority after vote, but rival does not concede

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said Sunday his coalition had mustered enough seats to form the country's next government after a hotly contested general election, potentially paving the way for him to become prime minister.

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Anwar running neck and neck with rival bloc in Malaysia polls

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - The coalition of Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was running neck and neck with a rival bloc led by a former prime minister in a tight election race, official vote counts showed early Sunday -- suggesting no one may emerge with a simple majority.

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Malaysia's veteran politician Mahathir defeated at polls

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Mahathir Mohamad, the 97-year-old elder statesman of Malaysian politics, lost his parliamentary seat in Saturday's polls, likely ending the career of one of Asia's most enduring politicians.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian election likely too close to call

KUALA LUMPUR: Coalitions led by Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim secured early leads in their respective strongholds on Saturday evening in a general election race that observers say will be too close to call.

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Malaysia polls close with ruling party and Anwar in close race

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Voting closed in Malaysia on Saturday with jailed ex-leader Najib Razak's scandal-hit ruling party seeking to cement its power in a tight race with Anwar Ibrahim's coalition.

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Malaysia election under way with race too close to call

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Malaysians headed to the polls on Saturday with jailed ex-leader Najib Razak's scandal-hit party seeking to cement its power in a race analysts say is too close to call.

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Malaysians vote for ‘hope, stability’ in hotly contested election

People began queueing before polling stations opened, despite storms and drizzle, as three main coalitions vie for power.

AFP

Malaysians vote in tightly contested election

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Malaysians headed to the polls on Saturday with jailed ex-leader Najib Razak's graft-tainted party seeking to cement its grip on power in a race analysts say is too close to call.

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Malaysians look for leadership in ‘hold-your-nose’ election

After nearly three years of shaky governments, Malaysians want politicians who can ‘do the work’.

Daily Mirror

Russians found guilty of shooting down MH17 plane murdering 298 in landmark verdict

Two Russian men and one Ukrainian have been handed life sentences for murdering 298 crew and passengers on the MH17 flight from Kuala Lumpur to Amsterdam in 2014

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Time running out as Malaysia's Anwar fights for top job

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's perennial opposition leader, has often been on the cusp of power but age is catching up with him and Saturday's election could be his last chance to win the top job.

Al Jazeera

As Malaysia prepares for an election, refugees watch warily

Refugees fear the incoming govt will stick with plans to close UNHCR offices and expand an official tracking system.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian election campaign kicks off

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian political leaders began campaigning on Saturday for what is set to be a close election race, with incumbent Prime Minister Ismail Sabri facing off against veterans Anwar Ibrahim and Muhyiddin Yassin.

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