Anwar declared PM makes headlines worldwide

The news of Anwar Ibrahim's appointment as Malaysia’s 10th prime minister has spread worldwide.

Major news outlets around the world highlighted the appointment - marking the end of a political impasse following the 15th general election (GE15) last Saturday that resulted in an unprecedented hung Parliament, which also received wide international media coverage. It also marked the end of almost three decades of struggle for Anwar to see this day.