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Anwar Ibrahim Once Again Named Among World's 500 Most Influential Muslims, Ranks 13th on 2027 List!

The ranking cited his Palestine stance, Malaysia Madani agenda and role in helping secure a Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire, the report said.

  • Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ranked 13th in the 2027 edition of The Muslim 500, published by the Jordan-based Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre , recognizing his leadership of Malaysia's unity government since November 2022.
  • Beyond his political leadership, the report highlighted Anwar's early activism as founder of the Malaysian Islamic Youth Movement and his academic contributions, including serving as Chancellor of the International Islamic University Malaysia from 1983 to 1988.
  • As Asean chair, Anwar hosted talks in Putrajaya that helped secure a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia following border clashes in July 2025. The report said he "helped build trust between Bangkok and Phnom Penh, reinforcing Malaysia's image as a constructive peace broker."
  • The publication noted that Anwar's meetings with Hamas officials, including late leader Ismail Haniyeh, drew pushback from Western countries. Anwar dismissed the criticism, asserting Malaysia's sovereign right to determine its own foreign policy.
  • Taking an aggressive international stance, the Prime Minister announced to the Malaysian Parliament that Malaysia is drafting a resolution to expel Israel from the United Nations. He reiterated that Malaysia's absolute non-recognition of Israel is permanent.
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Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim zimeni tempat ke-13 dalam edisi 2027 "The Muslim 500: The World's 500 Most Influential Muslims", published by Ro

·Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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The Star Kuala Lumpur broke the news in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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