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Malaysia's Anwar vows to boost anti-corruption drive after poll defeats

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to intensify his anti-corruption efforts following recent electoral setbacks. He acknowledged that despite positive economic indicators like 6% growth and low unemployment, the public remains concerned about the rising cost of living. Anwar stated that reforms are a gradual process and must consider the ruling coalition's dynamics, referencing losses in state elections in Sabah, Johor, and Negeri Sembilan, where his party lost control of Negeri Sembilan. AI

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Malaysia's Anwar vows to boost anti-corruption drive after poll defeats

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg ·

    Malaysia’s Anwar vows to boost anti-corruption drive after state poll defeats

    Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he would speed up the pace of reforms and strengthen an anti-corruption drive as he sought to rebuild public support after a string of electoral defeats and party departures. Anwar acknowledged shortcomings by his administration that ha…