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Malaysia-US Reciprocal Trade Pact Hangs in Balance

Criticisms against Anwar mask his achievements

Jan 15, 2026
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By: B A Hamzah
Anwar at bay. Photo from Getty Images

Events in the country and region have undermined Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, raising questions whether he can survive relentless political machinations after his party lost a crucial December by-election in the eastern state of Sabah, and whether he can continue to shield himsel…

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