Politician comparison

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2. PKR

1. DAP

• 1968–1971Studied at the University of Malaya; served as president of the National Union of Malaysian Muslim Students (1968–1971).

• Late 1970s–Early 1980sGraduated with a Bachelor of Economics (BEc) from Monash University, Australia. Also served as president of the Monash University International Student Society…
• 1960s–1970sAttended La Salle Primary English School in Petaling Jaya and Batu Pahat Montfort Primary English School. Completed secondary education at Batu Pahat High…

• 24 November 2022Sworn in as Malaysia's 10th Prime Minister by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong following the 15th general election, heading a national unity government after winning…
• 3 December 2022Formed the Anwar Ibrahim Cabinet, retaining the Finance Minister portfolio for himself, consisting of members from PH, GPS, UMNO and other coalition partners.
• October 2018Won the Port Dickson by-election with 31,016 votes and a majority of 23,560 votes, returning to Parliament following a royal pardon received in May 2018.
• 2018–2020Became president of PKR in 2018 and, in 2020, chairman of the Pakatan Harapan coalition.
• August 2008Won the Permatang Pauh by-election with 31,195 votes, returning to Parliament as Leader of the Opposition after his political ban expired.
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• 2025Transitioned to the role of DAP's second advisor following the party's national congress.
• March 2022Stepped down as DAP Secretary-General after three terms (the maximum under party rules) and was elected DAP National Chairman.
• 19 November 2022Re-elected as MP for Bagan in the 15th general election (GE15) with a majority of 49,648 votes.
• February 2020Ceased to serve as Finance Minister following the collapse of the Pakatan Harapan government during the Sheraton Move political crisis.
• 9 May 2018Re-elected as MP for Bagan. Pakatan Harapan won the 14th general election; appointed Minister of Finance of Malaysia — the first person of Malaysian Chinese…
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• We believe that an unwavering commitment to combating corruption will enhance national and regional competitiveness, foster a dynamic business environment, and ensure inclusive economic growth that…

  2025 · Said at the Malaysia International Conference on Governance and Integrity 2025…

• We need to save the country. The primary issue is poor governance coupled with systemic corruption.

  2024 · Said during an interview with CNBC, as reported by Malay Mail, approaching his…

• Austerity measures should be accompanied by a moratorium on increased taxes, regulatory and compliance costs as well as targeted subsidies for Micro Small and Medium enterprises or MSMEs affected by…

  2026 · Statement on the government's austerity package, calling for regulatory and tax…

• This was done by me three times during my tenure as finance minister (2018-2020) in securing Cabinet approval over and above the strident objections of then prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

  2023 · Statement on Twitter responding to Dr Mahathir's claim that Lim required his…

• Despite such unfriendly acts, DAP is still willing to seek cooperation and work with genuine Opposition parties such as Warisan for the larger national interest to prevent a BN victory or BN…

  2022 · Statement to Malay Mail on DAP's willingness to cooperate with Warisan ahead of…

Anwar Ibrahim has two sets of finalised criminal cases. First, following his dismissal from government in September 1998, he was convicted of corruption in April 1999 and sentenced to six years in prison; he was also convicted of sodomy and…

1987 ISA Detention (Finalized): Lim was detained for 60 days under the Internal Security Act during Operation Lalang on 27 October 1987, and was the last of the 106 political detainees from that operation to be released, in April 1989 (Source:…