JAKARTA History today, seven years ago, May 16, 2018, the figure of the Malaysian opposition, Anwar Ibrahim, was released from prison. His freedom is considered by all Malaysian people as a wind of change. Anwar's freedom is believed to destroy all kinds of injustices in Malaysia.
Previously, Anwar was widely known as the most noisy politician in Malaysia. He is often noisy inside and outside the Malaysian political arena. This condition made him often hated by the government. Anwar is accused of being involved in corruption and sodomy.
Anwar Ibrahim's political career is full of twists. He started his career by joining the ruling party, the United Malays National Organization (UMNO). The move is considered a breakthrough. He became a prominent newcomer politician.
This condition made the Prime Minister (PM) of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad attracted. Anwar immediately formed a mentor-student relationship with Mahathir. As a result, Mahathir considered Anwar worthy of being the Deputy PM of Malaysia.
He was appointed PM in 1993. The appointment made the goal of building Malaysia passionate. Anwar wants to devote himself to the welfare of all ethnic groups in Malaysia. The Malaysian people support his steps.
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That position made him even more popular. In fact, his popularity can surpass his superior, Mahathir. Recently, Anwar began to feel that he was not in line with Mahathir who wanted to continue in power. Moreover, when Malaysia was hit by an economic recession in 1997-1998.
He had to accept big consequences because he was too noisy. Mahathir then removed Anwar from the seat of Deputy PM of Malaysia in 1998. Then, Anwar was accused of corruption and sodomy.
In fact, even more unfortunate, the Malaysian government failed not to leave the impression that its authorities, in this case the police, were free from violence against prisoners. Anwar is a famous figure, and his fate is followed by people around the world. Mahathir turned out to be missed and could not improve his position when Anwar appeared in front of the camera with a hit-on face.
"It is not surprising that Anwar's arrest has brought together various Malaysian political circles who are not happy with the situation, who feel offended by their sense of justice and common sense - and begin to feel that 17 years is too long for a PM in power. In short, Anwar did not immediately win, the world really doesn't need to be ignored, but Mahathir has started his own defeat," wrote Tempo magazine report entitled Dunia According to Doctor M(1998).
Anwar was released in 2004. However, this freedom did not stop Anwar from throwing criticism at the government under the power of a different Malaysian Prime Minister. He returned to being the most noisy politician. This condition made him return to prison in 2015. Sodomy cases are also an accusation.
Recently, the sodomy case that befell Anwar is again difficult to prove. The Malaysian people think that Anwar has been wronged again. However, Anwar's popularity continues to echo everywhere. Mahathir, who had imprisoned Anwar, began to change his mind.
Mahathir considers Anwar's return to the Malaysian political map to be a big advantage for him. Both of them form a coalition in the 2018 Malaysian Election. As a result, Pekatan Harapan won. Mahathir, who became the second PM, then asked the kingdom to forgive Anwar.
As a result, Anwar was released from prison on May 16, 2018. Anwar's freedom was greeted with great fanfare. The Malaysian people regard Anwar's release as a new form of hope in advancing Malaysia.
"He is a symbol of freedom for the Malaysian people like me. Finally. Like the waves of change that have hit Malaysia after years of injustice. Today is a historic day in line with Anwar's release and will improve," said Anwar supporter Ahmad Samsuddin as quoted by BBC Indonesia, May 16, 2018.
That freedom brought a new direction in Anwar Ibrahim's life. He continued to be able to win the hearts of the Malaysian people. Finally, he was able to rise to become Malaysian Prime Minister in 2022.
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