‘The most corrupt forces are ganging up’: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim speaks with 101 East

After a divisive election led to Malaysia’s first hung parliament, Anwar Ibrahim has secured the nation’s top job. But at what cost?

With uneasy alliances, racial and religious tensions and political rivals waiting in the wings, Malaysia’s new prime minister faces challenges on multiple fronts as he promises to crack down on corruption and unite the nation.

He’s overcome obstacles before on a tumultuous political journey, in which he’s twice been imprisoned on controversial sodomy charges.

Well-known for his reform agenda, can he deliver the change he says Malaysia needs? Anwar Ibrahim speaks to 101 East.

Chapters:
0:00 | The turbulent journey
2:36 | An uneasy coalition
5:43 | 1MDB corruption scandal
8:40 | On government stability
11:26 | On race matters
13:15 | On religion
16:52 | Anwar’s legacy

Credits:
Reporter: Chan Tau Chou
Producers: Chan Tau Chou, Aun Qi Koh, Parkaran Krishnan Kutty, Joshua Paul
Cinematographer: Joshua Paul
Assistant Camera: Norman Hiu, Farhan Hani
Picture Editor: Badrul Hisham
Digital Producer: Hasham Cheema
Production Manager: Susanna Low
Senior Producer: Liz Gooch
Supervising Producer: Nick Olle
Executive Producer: Sharon Roobol
Photo: Sadiq Asyraf

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