Anwar Triumphs : The Ascent of Malaysia's Tenth Prime Minister Against All Odds

With cartoons by ZunarThe four years following Anwar Ibrahim's release from prison on 16 May 2018 were as dramatic as it were chaotic.

With rare insider insights, this book uncovers the collapse of the Pakatan Harapan coalition, the turmoil after Mahathir's shocking resignation, and the hard decisions made to secure power.It reveals how Anwar's personal triumph over old rivalries, political betrayals by former allies, and sensational moves to make the nation stronger, eventually led to the hung parliament result of GE15 and his appointment as the tenth prime minister of Malaysia.Testament to the strength and perseverance of a nation and its leader, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the political landscape of Malaysia and the incredible journey of a man who never gave up on his dreams of a better future for his country and his people.The AuthorMark Trowell KC is a leading Australian criminal lawyer.

He has been an international observer reporting for several organisations at the criminal proceedings against the late Malaysian advocate Karpal Singh, Minister Rishad Bathiudeen of Sri Lanka and UDD Leader Jatuporn Prompan in Thailand.

He has also represented the interests of the Geneva-based Inter-Parliamentary Union at the criminal trials and appeals of Anwar Ibrahim in Malaysia and General Sarath Fonseka in Sri Lanka.

He is the author of Sodomy II: The Trial of Anwar Ibrahim (2012), The Prosecution of Anwar Ibrahim: The Final Play (2015) and Anwar Returns: The Final Twist (2018).