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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 Anwar Ibrahim received an honorary Ph.D. degree 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 was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru.
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 Anwar Ibrahim was awarded an honorary professorship from Tsinghua University.
2024 Anwar Ibrahim received the Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Pakistan (NPk).
2024 Anwar Ibrahim was honored with the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal.
2024 Received an Honorary Ph.D. degree from Tsinghua University in China
2024 Awarded an Honorary Ph.D. degree in Philosophy from the National University of Sciences & Technology in Pakistan
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.
October 20 2024 Died while in self-exile in the United States.
October 20 2024 Passed away, concluding his life as a controversial but highly influential religious and social movement leader.
October 20 2024 Died in a Pennsylvania hospital at age 83, being treated for heart and kidney failure. Buried on the grounds of the Chestnut Retreat Center due to the political situation in Turkey.
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.
March 31 2024 AKP participates in the most recent local elections, showing continued electoral participation though with somewhat reduced vote totals compared to previous elections.
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 Party wins its seventh consecutive legislative election, maintaining its position as a major political force in Turkey.
2023 As Prime Minister, Anwar assured that LGBT rights would not be recognized under his unity government, reflecting the consensus among the population.
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 Anwar Ibrahim was awarded an honorary Ph.D. degree in law from the University of the Philippines Diliman.
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 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 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.
May 28 2023 Runoff election held after the initial May 14 election did not produce a clear winner, with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ultimately winning re-election as President of Turkey.
May 14 2023 The Justice and Development Party (AKP) participated in the Turkish general election, with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as their presidential candidate.
May 14 2023 Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wins the presidential election, receiving 27,133,849 votes in the first round and 27,725,131 votes in the second round, maintaining his presidency.
February 2023 Nurul Izzah Anwar stepped down from her role as Chief Economic and Financial Advisor to Anwar Ibrahim.

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