The remarkable political journey of Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim

By The Editorial Board

Nov 29, 2022 12:13 am

THERE is something archetypal in the eventual rise to power of Malaysian leader, Anwar Ibrahim. The Count of Monte Cristo, the avenging angel, the prodigal son — all these stories could be recalled when the dust settled in Malaysia's election last week. People woke up to find Anwar — an icon of democracy who was detained twice — as his country's 10th prime minister.

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