Anwar Ibrahim
Prime Minister of Malaysia since 2022
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| 2025 | Received an Honorary Ph.D. degree from Moscow State Institute of International Relations in Russia. |
| 2025 | Awarded the Order of Independence from Kosovo. |
| 2025 | Awarded an Honorary Ph.D. degree in law from Shenandoah University in the United States. |
| 2024 | Awarded the Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Pakistan (NPk). |
| 2024 | Received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru. |
| 2024 | Anwar Ibrahim was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru. |
| 2024 | Anwar Ibrahim was honored with the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal. |
| 2024 | Anwar Ibrahim received an honorary Ph.D. degree from Tsinghua University. |
| 2024 | Anwar Ibrahim was awarded an honorary professorship from Tsinghua University. |
| 2024 | He received the Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Loyalty to Sultan Sallehuddin of Kedah (SSSK), designated as Dato' Seri Diraja. |
| 2024 | Anwar Ibrahim received the Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Pakistan (NPk). |
| 2024 | Anwar Ibrahim received an honorary Ph.D. degree in Philosophy from the National University of Sciences & Technology. |
| 2024 | Anwar Ibrahim was honored with the Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Kelantan (SPMK), earning the title Dato'. |
| 2024 | Awarded an Honorary Ph.D. degree in Philosophy from the National University of Sciences & Technology in Pakistan |
| 2024 | Received an Honorary Ph.D. degree from Tsinghua University in China |
| November 2024 | Anwar undertook an official visit to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, marking the 65th anniversary of Malaysia-Egypt diplomatic relations, where he emphasized strengthening educational and cultural ties. |
| November 15 2024 | Kuala Lumpur, under Anwar's leadership, lodged a diplomatic protest against the Philippines' new maritime laws, claiming they infringed upon Malaysia's territorial rights in the South China Sea. |
| October 24 2024 | Malaysia attained BRICS partner country status with Anwar's economic and trade collaborations being strengthened among BRICS nations, represented by Rafizi Ramli at the 16th BRICS Summit. |
| June 18 2024 | Anwar stated that Malaysia wants to join the BRICS grouping of emerging economies and sought to ease concerns about its potential membership. |
| May 17 2024 | The Madrid Court of Appeal upheld the contempt of court conviction and six-month prison sentence against Gonzalo Stampa, along with a one-year ban from practicing as an arbitrator, a decision that Anwar supported as part of Malaysia's commitment to sovereignty. |
| May 14 2024 | Anwar met with top Hamas leaders in Qatar, which led to public criticism. |
| April 2024 | Anwar denied Bloomberg News reports that the government was considering opening a new casino in Forest City, Johor, implicating the Yang-di Pertuan Agong Ibrahim Iskandar. |
| March 2024 | On a trip to Germany, Anwar clarified that the Malaysian government only engages with Hamas' political wing, condemned civilian killings, and called for the release of hostages taken by Hamas on 7 October. |
| March 2024 | Announced he will chair a secretariat to monitor the implementation of policies and resolutions approved at the Bumiputera Economic Congress. |
| February 7 2024 | Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah Yusof transitioned to Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation |
| January 28 2024 | Anwar appoints pro-government MP Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz to lead a government committee on rising food prices and cost of living |
| January 28 2024 | Anwar announced the allocation of RM1 billion to establish and grow a bumiputera entrepreneur class through government-linked and government-owned companies during the seventh Bumiputera Economic Congress. |
| 2023 | Anwar Ibrahim, as the Prime Minister and Chairman of Pakatan Harapan, announced the formation of three secretariat committees: the elections committee, the strategy committee, and the government and political agenda monitoring committee. |
| 2023 | Anwar Ibrahim was awarded an honorary Ph.D. degree in law from the University of the Philippines Diliman. |
| 2023 | Anwar's government drew attention when it banned Swatch watches with LGBTQ+ themes and related materials, making possession punishable by three years in jail. |
| 2023 | As Prime Minister, Anwar assured that LGBT rights would not be recognized under his unity government, reflecting the consensus among the population. |
| 2023 | Awarded an Honorary Ph.D. degree in law from the University of the Philippines Diliman |
| December 31 2023 | The Economist published an article criticizing Anwar Ibrahim for allegedly wasting his opportunity to enact significant reforms during his tenure. |
| December 20 2023 | Anwar announced an immediate ban on ships bearing the Israeli flag from docking in Malaysia and prohibited vessels destined for Israel from loading cargo at Malaysian ports. |
| December 13 2023 | New cabinet members were inaugurated, continuing the leadership under Anwar Ibrahim. |
| December 12 2023 | The Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change was divided into the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability and the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation. |
| December 12 2023 | Multiple ministers in Anwar Ibrahim's cabinet were appointed, including new deputies and reassignments. |
| December 12 2023 | The Ministry of Communications and Digital was split into two separate entities: the Ministry of Communications and the Ministry of Digital. |
| December 8 2023 | Anwar and his unity government celebrated their first year in power with a three-day event, highlighting the ruling coalition's accomplishments and political stability. |
| November 28 2023 | Anwar appointed pro-government Bersatu Bukit Gantang MP Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz to lead the government committee on rising food prices and the cost of living. |
| October 2023 | Anwar publicly condemned Israel in the Israel–Hamas war and urged for a ceasefire, emphasizing that Palestinians must be treated as human beings. His government's education ministry launched a nationwide Palestine Solidarity Week in support of Palestine. |
| October 2023 | Anwar ordered government institutions not to entertain letters written in a language other than the national language to promote and empower its use. |
| September 4 2023 | The High Court granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal on all embezzlement charges against Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, raising questions about the integrity of Anwar Ibrahim's anti-corruption agenda. |
| August 18 2023 | Anwar Ibrahim presided over the conversion of a Hindu youth to Islam, an act that sparked criticism from non-Muslim communities and NGOs, highlighting concerns over his respect for the Indian community. |
| July 23 2023 | Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub left the position of Minister of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living |
| July 11 2023 | Badrul Hisham Shaharin urged the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate Anwar Ibrahim over the ownership of his personal residence, leading to a police report by Anwar's political secretary against several individuals for alleged defamation. |
| June 2023 | The Hague Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by the Sulu claimants to enforce the arbitration award in the Netherlands, which Anwar hailed as a landmark victory for Malaysia. |
| April 5 2023 | The Minister of International Trade and Industry portfolio was taken over by a new appointee. |
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