WORLD NEWS | PM Modi congratulates Anwar Ibrahim on becoming Malaysia’s new PM

New Delhi [India]Nov 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Malaysia’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Anwar Ibrahim on becoming the country’s prime minister and said he looked forward to working together to strengthen India-Malaysia’s enhanced strategic partnership.

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, “Congratulations Dato’ Seri @anwaribrahim on your election as the Prime Minister of Malaysia. I look forward to working closely together to further strengthen India-Malaysia Enhanced Strategic Partnership.”

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Earlier today, the palace announced in a statement that Anwar Ibrahim would be the new prime minister, a decision that came after Kim met with other rulers at a special meeting of the country’s nine monarchs, The Straits Times reported. Made after discussions above.

Anwar Ibrahim has been sworn in as Malaysia’s new prime minister. “His Majesty agreed to appoint Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as Malaysia’s 10th prime minister after listening to the views of the Malay rulers,” The Straits Times reported.

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Ibrahim rose to become Malaysia’s prime minister after he was sacked in 1998 over sodomy and abuse of power allegations. Malaysia’s new government will be formed five days after the general election.

The statement about the Malaysian prime minister came after most political parties agreed to Sultan King Abdullah Ahmad Shah’s proposal to form a unity government. The developments come as Parti Keadilan Rakyat President Anwar Ibrahim and his rival, Perikatan Nasional (PN) CEO Muhyiddin Yassin, are not on the same page to secure the support of the 112 MPs needed for a majority in the legislature, according to news reports. on occasion.

On Thursday, the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) party expressed its willingness to be part of a coalition government, unlike the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition which previously maintained its opposition. Other political parties in Malaysia have also adopted Umno’s position. On Thursday, PN also announced that it would consider discussing a unity government with like-minded parties. (Arnie)

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