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'Stability and focus' the aim of Malaysia's new Prime Minister

Malaysia's newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks to the media

Malaysia's newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks to the media Source: Getty / Annice Lyn

Malaysia’s veteran opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as prime minister before the king in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, ending a five-day political impasse after unprecedented inconclusive polls.



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