Anwar Ibrahim mints a dynasty – but Malaysia’s youth aren’t buying it

By Hadi Azmi Anwar Ibrahim’s decades-long struggle for reform once inspired a generation to take to the streets, railing against corruption and cronyism. But two years into his tenure as prime minister, the political realities of governance have begun to erode his once-revered “Reformasi” brand. Critics accuse him of compromising principles for political survival, settling […]

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Anwar calls for more empathy, open dialogue between faiths

TOKYO: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (May 24) called for heightened empathy and open dialogue between people of different faiths and backgrounds as he addressed the growing threats of obscurantism, bigotry and intolerance that threaten to divide societies and undermine peace. In his commemorative speech honouring the late Professor Toshihiko Izutsu at Keio University […]

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