Anwar Ibrahim

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  • Anwar Ibrahim is a politician in Malaysia. He served as Deputy Prime Minister under Mahathir Mohammad, but eventually became an outspoken critic of Mahathir's administration.
  • Key Dates

    1. 1974: Arrested during student protests
    2. 1983: Became Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports
    3. 1985: Became Minister of Education
    4. 1991: Promoted to Minister of Finance
    5. 1993: Became Deputy Prime Minister
    6. 1999: Sentenced to six years in prison on corruption charges
    7. 2000: Sentenced to nine more years in prison on sodomy charges
    8. 2004: Released after charges were reviewed
    9. July, 2006: Named chair of the Foundation for the Future

  • Positions Held

  • 1999 Prison Sentence

    In 1999, Ibrahim was sentenced, amid much controversy, to six years in prison on corruption charges.Times: Coming Out in the Open

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