Thousands Rally in Malaysia Demanding PM Anwar Ibrahim’s Resignation Amid Economic Concerns; He Mediates Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire and Meets President Prabowo

Thousands of Malaysians gathered in Kuala Lumpur on July 26, 2025, to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim amid growing public dissatisfaction over rising living costs, stalled reforms, and corruption allegations. The protests, held near Dataran Merdeka, were reportedly led by Islamic political groups. In response, Anwar introduced populist measures such as fuel subsidies. Meanwhile, Anwar acknowledged knowing Riza Chalid, a figure reportedly in Malaysia, without elaborating further. On the regional front, Anwar played a key role in mediating a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, attributing the success to his personal approach and shared Asian leadership perspective. The ceasefire has been welcomed by ASEAN, China, Japan, and the United States. Additionally, Anwar met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta for the 13th annual Indonesia-Malaysia consultation after a seven-year hiatus, discussing bilateral issues including border concerns and regional security.