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Malaysia’s Anwar confident PM handover will go as planned

By ANNABELLE LIANG - Associated Press

Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim speaks before a court hearing at Federal Court in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. Anwar, who is named as successor to prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, said it's time for him to make a comeback as a lawmaker to focus on parliamentary reforms. (AP Photo/Yam G-Jun)

Malaysian PM voices support for Anwar’s return as lawmaker

By EILEEN NG - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 16, 2018, file photo, Anwar Ibrahim reacts to supporters as he leaves a hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Officials say Malaysia's prime minister-in-waiting Anwar will contest a by-election that will pave the way for his return to active politics. Lawmaker Danyal Balagopal Abdullah said Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, he has resigned as a member of Parliament in Port Dickson, a southern coastal town, to make way for Anwar's comeback. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)

Malaysia’s Anwar to make political comeback in by-election

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Jailed Malaysian opposition leader to undergo surgery

Associated Press

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim (left) and his wife, Wan Azizah, speak during a press conference at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, May 6, 2013. Malaysia's governing coalition fended off a tough election challenge to extend its 56-year rule. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Malaysia’s long-ruling coalition retains its power

By Eileen Ng and Sean Yoong - The Washington Times