Thousands of Malaysians rallied in the nation’s capital demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim over alleged unfulfilled promises and recent controversies surrounding his administration.

Opposition-organised rally is first major protest in Southeast Asia’s sixth largest economy since Anwar elected in 2022.

Public discontent is growing over rising living costs and accusations that he failed to deliver promised reforms.

Anwar accused unnamed political figures of amassing fortunes worth up to RM4 billion while hypocritically claiming to defend Malay interests.

He said the authority to impose punishment lies solely with the judiciary and any such action should only follow a proper trial in court.

Once a victim of Malaysia's politicised courts, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim now stands accused of undermining judicial independence On a humid July afternoon in Putrajaya, Ambiga Sreenevasan donned her black lawyer's robes,

DAP's Charles Santiago meanwhile says that many of the loudest calls for Anwar Ibrahim's resignation come from 'disgraced politicians'.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has again teased an upcoming announcement described as an “extraordinary appreciation” for the people of Malaysia. On his social media pages, Anwar posted a video of a campaign speech in which he makes an electoral pledge.