Malaysia’s Anwar begins work as PM after polarising election

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Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim is expected to start discussions on forming his cabinet on Friday as he begins work as prime minister at a challenging time, with the economy slowing and the country deeply split after a close election.

Published 2 months ago · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Times of India

Election battle won, real test begins for new Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim

There is no honeymoon period for Anwar Ibrahim , 75, who got straight down to work less than 24 hours after he was sworn in as the nation’s 10th leader. National television showed Anwar clocking in Friday morning at the government administrative capital of Putrajaya. His first test will be the construction of a Cabinet and the distribution of portfolios to appease the diverse members of his unity government.

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CTV News

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Associated Press News

Election battle won, real test begins for new Malaysian PM

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abc News

Election battle won, real test begins for new Malaysian PM

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2 months ago·United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Arab world leaders congratulate Anwar on becoming Malaysia’s PM

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KRDO

Election battle won, real test begins for new Malaysian PM

By EILEEN NG Associated PressKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Anwar Ibrahim has won a hard-fought battle to become Malaysia’s new Prime Minister. But a polarized nation will immediately test his political mettle as the reformist leader works with former foes to form a new unity government. Anwar got to work Friday, a day after he was sworn in as the nation’s 10th leader. His first test will be the construction of a Cabinet that can appease the dive…

2 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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