Anwar Ibrahim

Prime Minister of Malaysia · age 79

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Anwar's coalition loses Negeri Sembilan state election, its second state defeat in weeks

The South China Morning Post reported that in the August 1, 2026 Negeri Sembilan state election, Anwar's Pakatan Harapan won just 11 of 36 seats, down from 17, while Barisan Nasional took 18 and Perikatan Nasional 7, giving the two rivals a combined supermajority to form the state government. The result followed a similar loss in Johor in July and, per SCMP, raised questions about Anwar's standing ahead of the next general election.

source: South China Morning Post· Bloomberg

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Anwar issues 48-hour letter of demand to PAS deputy president over alleged defamation

The Star reported that on July 30, 2026 Anwar's legal team issued a letter of demand to PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man over remarks made outside Parliament that Anwar's side described as defamatory. Per the report, the letter gave Tuan Ibrahim 48 hours to withdraw the statements and issue an unconditional public apology, warning that legal action would otherwise follow.

source: The Star