Anwar's coalition government: Navigating tricky undercurrents

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The PM has secured some breathing space after the passing of his maiden budget and a successful trip to Beijing – but he has dangerous undercurrents to navigate going into the state elections.

HAVING consolidated his position as Prime Minister with the passing of his maiden budget in Parliament, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim now has an added spring in his step following a well-received visit to China. While he failed to secure meetings with top Saudi Arabian leaders on an earlier trip, he delivered in China. In addition to meetings with President Xi Jinping and newly appointed Premier Li Qiang, Anwar secured RM170bil worth of investment deals. In essence, Anwar was able to achieve more in a single visit than Najib Razak, who was much-lauded for upgrading bilateral relations with China.