Malaysia ยท Head of government
Anwar Ibrahim
Prime Minister of Malaysia.
- Office
- Prime Minister of Malaysia
- In office since
- 24 November 2022
How Ibrahim took office
Arab News reported that he was sworn in as Malaysia's 10th Prime Minister on 24 November 2022 before King Al-Sultan Abdullah, after the 15th general election produced no simple majority. His Pakatan Harapan alliance won 82 seats, the most of any bloc, and the King's decision followed a meeting with the Conference of Rulers.3,1
Career
- to 1998Deputy Prime Minister under Mahathir Mohamad, dismissed in 19982,3
- 24 November 2022 to presentPrime Minister of Malaysia, the 10th3,1
Career facts only, from official biographies and reputable news reports. Checked 28 October 2026. Office holders change: see the sources for the latest.
Sources
- United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service, Heads of State, Heads of Government and Ministers for Foreign Affairs (list dated 20 October 2026) (20 October 2026)
- Al Jazeera, Timeline: Anwar Ibrahim's long road to Malaysian prime minister (13 October 2020)
- Arab News, Anwar Ibrahim at last becomes Malaysia's PM, capping 3-decade political journey (24 November 2022)