Is Anwar really on the comeback trail in Malaysia?

He has shown he can be a clear and present danger to the govt of the day, but scepticism remains

The effect of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's claim was as if he had dropped a rock in the water, and the ripples are still spreading out. PHOTO: REUTERS
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(ANN) - For some time now, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been written off as finished, and his dream of becoming prime minister was said to be over.

Even his Pakatan Harapan (PH) partners were looking elsewhere for an alternative prime ministerial candidate.

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