Anwar’s Daughter Takes Leave from Party Leadership Amid Setbacks

Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim’s daughter has asked to step down as deputy president of his party, over a year after her election triggered nepotism accusations and highlighted rifts within the ruling coalition. The move underscores ongoing governance and internal-coalition strain, which is likely to keep political uncertainty elevated rather than resolve it quickly.

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Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim’s daughter has asked to step down as deputy president of his party, over a year after her election triggered nepotism accusations and highlighted rifts within the ruling coalition. The move underscores ongoing governance and internal-coalition strain, which is likely to keep political uncertainty elevated rather than resolve it quickly.