US EditionThousands Rally in Kuala Lumpur to Protest Malaysia PM Anwar's Leadership
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, JUL 26 – The opposition accuses Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of economic mismanagement and authoritarianism, with police preparing for an expected 15,000 participants at the rally, organizers said.
- Thousands of Malaysians protested in Kuala Lumpur on July 26, 2025, against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government over rising living costs and perceived lack of reforms.
- Anwar, appointed in 2022 on a reformist platform promising to tackle corruption and nepotism, faces backlash for unfulfilled promises and economic challenges, sparking opposition-led protests.
- Protesters gathered at various city points, carrying placards demanding Anwar step down, while the government announced one-off cash handouts and fuel subsidies days before the rally.
- A June survey showed Anwar holds a 55% approval rating despite opposition claims that recent cash handouts indicate political pressure and risk Malaysia's fiscal deficit rising to 4.1%.
- The protests and government responses highlight growing public frustration and political tension that could strain Anwar's fragile coalition ahead of elections due by mid-February 2028.
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Thousands rally against PM Anwar in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR - Thousands of Malaysians rallied in the nation’s capital on Saturday demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim over alleged unfulfilled promises and recent controversies surrounding his administration.
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