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Veteran Anwar sworn in as Malaysia’s PM

Anisah Shukry and Anuradha Raghu
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Kuala Lumpur | Long-time opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as Malaysia’s prime minister Thursday, in a victory for political reformers locked in a battle with Malay nationalists for days after the divisive general election produced a hung Parliament.

Broadcast live on national television, Mr Anwar took his oath of office Thursday evening in a simple ceremony at the national palace.

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