Malaysia’s post-election crisis came to an abrupt end on Thursday, with King Abdullah of Pahang naming Pakatan Harapan opposition coalition leader Anwar. 25.11.2022, Sputnik International
Anwar s Alliance of Hope led Saturday s election with 82 seats, short of the 112 needed for a majority. An unexpected surge of ethnic Malay support propelled Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin s right-leaning National Alliance to win 73 seats, with its ally Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party emerging as the biggest single party with 49 seats. Anwar Ibrahim, Long-Time Reformist Leader, Sworn in As Malaysian PM.
Reformist leader Anwar Ibrahim has been named the new prime minister of Malaysia, the royal palace said Thursday. He will be sworn in today at 5 pm local time. The royal rulers had met in an effort to end the political impasse in the country following inconclusive polls.
"After taking into the consideration the views of Their Royal Highnesses the Malay Rulers, His Majesty has given consent to appoint Anwar Ibrahim as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia," the statement said.