Anwar Ibrahim
Anwar Ibrahim is a Malaysian politician, reformer, and moderate Islamist who has served as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia since November 2022.
Political Figure
August 10, 1947
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Anwar Ibrahim, the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia, is a distinguished politician and reformist. Throughout his career, he has held numerous government roles, such as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. Ibrahim is renowned for his political activism and leadership in the opposition, having founded the People’s Justice Party and significantly contributed to the Reformasi movement. His dedication to democracy and human rights has earned him recognition, including a place on Time Magazine’s Most Influential People list in 2015. Ibrahim has also written several books, including “The Asian Renaissance” and “The Malaysia That Could Be.” His ascent to power signifies a new chapter in Malaysian politics. Notably, Anwar Ibrahim has experienced a challenging political journey, occupying various government positions before being imprisoned for corruption in 1999.