Malaysia PM Anwar on being PM, his controversial DPM and fragile coalition
SINGAPORE – In a wide-ranging interview with Bloomberg Television, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim spoke about his fragile coalition, the role of his family in the government and Malaysia’s desire to balance geopolitical competition between the US and China.
Waiting in the corridors of power is of course an experience by itself because you observe the players. It’s like King Lear with Cordelia looking at the stage and you learn from the strengths and weaknesses of your foes, and hopefully when you’re in office you try and improve, and do your best to serve.
Q: No more corruption you say, and yet here you are tied up with Barisan Nasional whose party chief faces multiple charges. Is there a disconnect there?is undergoing trial and the court should decide independently. I made very clear that the courts are independent and I do not think I should prejudge the case. But it shouldn’t be just purely political. Why refer to him personally when I’ve said that the system is corrupt.
Q: Some people are taking issue that your daughter Nurul Izzah is a senior adviser to economic and financial affairs. Your wife is a member of Parliament. Is that too much family in the government?
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