Anwar Ibrahim is Malaysia's 5th PM in less than 5 years

Stunning Comeback For The 75-Yr-Old Who Was Earlier Dy PM As Well As Oppn Leader In A Career Marred By Two Jail Terms

- Aradhana Takhtani

The man who lend democracy it’s most stunning image in South East Asia in the late 90s as he led thousands on the streets of Malaysia against his sacking amid widely claimed “political conspiracy,” rose to the highest power seat of the country on Thursday, surging both the markets and people’s hopes.

Anwar Ibrahim, 75, was appointed the 10th PM of Malaysia — fifth in less than five years — in a national palace ceremony, ending the impasse caused by a hung parliament in the general elections. Markets surged on the end of political deadlock. The ringgit currency posted its best day in two weeks and equities rose 3%.

It was the culmination of a stunning comeback for Anwar, whose career has included a stint as deputy prime minister, two jail terms that were considered politically motivated, and, finally, the role of longtime opposition leader.