Rappler's latest stories on Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia PM wins parliamentary test of support
It is the first time that a speaker has been removed in such a fashion in Malaysia, and sparks fury from the opposition
Malaysia's Mahathir, Anwar ally again amid crisis
The move is aimed at stopping a coalition dominated by the country's Muslim majority
Malaysian king hits back at Mahathir amid crisis
He rejects Mahathir Mohamad's plan to convene parliament to vote on the country's next prime minister, after it was widely criticized as against the constitution
Malaysia in turmoil as Mahathir, Anwar vie for power
(UPDATED) 'Party politics must be put aside for now. If allowed, I will try to form an inclusive government, not siding with any political parties,' says Mahathir Mohamad.
Malaysia's political machinations: What happens next?
Here are some details about the political crisis and what could happen next
Malaysia's Anwar quizzed over sex assault claims
Malaysia's leader-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim is questioned by police over allegations he sexually assaulted a male former aide
Malaysian police to quiz Anwar over sex assault claims
Anwar Ibrahim has vehemently denied the claims by his former research assistant Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, who says he was assaulted in 2018
Malaysian leader Mahathir, 93, feeling his age
The nonagenarian leader jokes during an interview: 'I should be dead now, actually'
Malaysian leader in waiting Anwar in triumphant return to parliament
MPs applaud as Anwar Ibrahim takes the oath of office following his weekend local election victory, a sight that would have been unthinkable just months ago when he was an opposition leader languishing behind bars
Malaysia's Anwar wins parliamentary by-election
(UPDATED) Anwar Ibrahim sets the stage for his return to frontline Malaysian politics
Malaysia's Anwar set to return to frontline politics in by-election
The charismatic politician is expected to eke out an easy win in the seat, which was vacated after a member of the ruling coalition stepped down to pave Anwar's return
Malaysia's Anwar faces sodomy accuser in election
Anwar Ibrahim's detractors 'are out to embarrass him in any little way they can,' says the head of an independent polling firm
Malaysia's Anwar on PH: You can't abuse power vs opposition
The once-jailed Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim weighs in on attacks against President Rodrigo Duterte's critics, including Senator Antonio Trillanes IV
Australia 'complicit' in Malaysia corruption – Anwar Ibrahim
Former opposition leader Anwar slams Canberra's 'tainted' policy towards ousted prime minister Najib Razak's administration, which was sensationally ousted in last month's election
Lurid tale of bribery and murder looms anew for Malaysia's Najib Razak
Malaysia's new government vows to investigate the unresolved scandals involving its former prime minister, including the mysterious killing of his mistress
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, May 18, 2018
Here are the stories you shouldn't miss this Friday
Robredo’s SALN, Ombudsman application, Facebook closes fake accounts | Evening wRap
Watch Rappler's evening newscast with Marguerite de Leon
Anwar declares 'new dawn' in Malaysia after walking free from jail
(3rd UPDATE) To ecstatic cries of 'Reformasi!' Anwar Ibrahim vowes to hundreds of journalists, supporters, and admiring prison guards to support the new government's efforts to clean up the country
Malaysia king to pardon opposition's Anwar, paving way for return to politics
(UPDATED) Mahathir Mohamad has previously said he would likely remain prime minister for two to 3 years, before transferring power to Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia's opposition makes strong early gains – unofficial tallies
The ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition has so far won 34 parliamentary seats, while opposition alliance Pact of Hope was on 40, according to a count on the website of the pro-government Star newspaper
Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim urges voters to oust scandal-hit government
The unlikely Anwar Ibrahim-Mahathir Mohammad partnership is one of the most remarkable aspects of a gruelling campaign for an election many expect to be one of the Malaysia's closest ever
Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad named opposition PM candidate
The former long-time Prime Minister agrees to make way for jailed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim – his former nemesis turned political ally – to become prime minister on his release from prison if Anwar is granted a royal pardon
Malaysian financial scandal inquiry urges probe into ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad
The final report by the official Royal Commission of Inquiry into the scandal in the 1990s during Mahathir's tenure also recommended Anwar Ibrahim – finance minister at the time and now a leading opposition figure languishing in jail – face a criminal probe
Martial law, AMLA amendment, Mahathir | Evening wRap
Watch the evening newscast with Marguerite de Leon
Malaysia court rejects Anwar's bid for case review
The former Malaysian opposition leader remains in jail after the country s highest court rejects his bid for a review of his controversial 2014 sodomy conviction
Malaysia abuzz as old foes Mahathir, Anwar join hands
Mahathir sparks a social media frenzy with a show of support at a court appearance by Anwar
5 hal mengenai Perdana Menteri Malaysia Najib Razak
Najib menolak mundur sebagai Perdana Menteri kendati namanya tersangkut dalam skandal korupsi perusahaan 1MDB
Dubes Malaysia: Tidak ada motif politik dalam vonis Anwar Ibrahim
Organisasi Human Rights Watch menilai selama dipenjara kesehatan Anwar Ibrahim semakin memburuk karena tidak diperhatikan oleh petugas lapas
Ex-PH president Estrada: Respect international law and release Anwar
Joseph Estrada who received as visitor the daughter of the former Malaysian deputy prime minister says the United Nations has recommended Anwar s release
UN body calls detention of Malaysia's Anwar 'arbitrary'
The [UN] Working Group considers that the adequate remedy would be to release Mr Ibrahim immediately and ensure that his political rights that were removed based on his arbitrary detention be reinstated
Historic Malaysian opposition alliance falls apart
Democratic Action Party DAP chief Lim Guan Eng says his party will no longer work with its former partner the Pan Malaysian Islamic Party PAS
Malaysia's Anwar in hospital with 'serious' health problems
Ibrahim is suffering from a host of health problems including erratic blood pressure
Anwar's wife Wan Azizah takes helm of Malaysian opposition
Her return to parliament after 7 years marks the second time that Wan Azizah 62 has stepped in to lead the opposition after one of her husband s controversial imprisonments
Anwar's wife replaces him again in Malaysian parliament
The widely respected Wan Azizah appears unlikely to replace her husband as opposition leader however
Malaysian ruling coalition wins by-election by lower margin
The May 5 by election was the first of two this week with speculation rife over Prime Minister Najib Razak s future
Malaysia cartoonist hit with 'record' 9 sedition charges
Zulkifli Anwar Ulhaque – who goes by the pen name Zunar – has faced sedition charges previously for his cartoons and had collections of his works banned
Anwar's request for Malaysian royal pardon rejected – report
However Anwar s lawyers say that neither they nor the opposition leader s family have been informed of the rejection
Malaysian police free Anwar's daughter on bail
The eldest daughter of Malaysia s jailed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is freed on police bail after being held overnight for alleged sedition
Daughter of Malaysia's Anwar arrested for sedition
Nurul is the latest case in a sedition crackdown by Malaysia s government that sees dozens investigated charged or convicted in the past year including several top opposition politicians
Malaysia demonstrators demand opposition leader's release
An estimated 5 000 protestors staged a short march to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim
Family seek royal pardon for Anwar
Anwar s family seeks a royal pardon for his conviction on sodomy charges to reverse a gross miscarriage of justice
Malaysia’s autocrats go marching on
Malaysia s rulers aren t so much as goose stepping but making a mad dash towards authoritarian rule… again writes James Giggacher
Malaysia's Anwar in 'deplorable' jail conditions – daughter
Nurul Izzah says the conditions were inappropriate for her father and could exacerbate a chronic back problem and otherwise threaten the 67 year old s health
Malaysia's Najib under scrutiny over wealth, opposition crackdown
Najib Razak is under fire for cracking down on opponents troubles in a sovereign wealth fund and questions over his family assets
Malaysia: Life after Anwar
Malaysia expert Dr John Funston from the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific discusses what Anwar s conviction means for the country’s political future
Malaysia's Anwar alleges 'conspiracy' as he is sent to jail
UPDATED The Federal Court dismisses Anwar s appeal against the conviction handed down last March which found him guilty of sodomising a young former male aide
Anwar warns guilty ruling could backfire on Malaysia gov't
Anwar: Will this lead to further disgruntlement and therefore a surge in support for the opposition ? I believe so
Anwar sodomy trial verdict set February 10
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim will learn on February 10 whether he will be jailed for five years on a contentious sodomy conviction
Malaysia reverses vow to scrap controversial sedition law
Najib tells his party s annual congress that the law will be retained and even enhanced apparently bowing to pressure from ruling party conservatives
Malaysia's Anwar confident despite sodomy verdict delay
Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim claims his lawyers have destroyed the case of the prosecution
