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.