Will Anwar Ibrahim Verdict Energize, or Split, Malaysia’s Opposition?
Previous prison term elevated the former Finance minister into the biggest rival to Prime Minister Najib Razak. Is history about to repeat itself?
Allen T Cheng
February 23, 2015
Bloomberg Photo Service 'Best of the Week': Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's opposition leader, listens during a news conference at the One World Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Malaysia Prime Minister Najib Razak's coalition won a simple majority in the country's election, defeating Anwar Ibrahim's opposition alliance and extending its 55-year hold on power. Photographer: Sanjit Das/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** Anwar Ibrahim
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