MalayMail/Bernama-Nov 13
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been ranked 13th in the 2027 edition of The Muslim 500: The World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims, published by the Jordan-based Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre (RISSC). According to the 18th annual edition accessible at https://themuslim500.com, the publication noted that Anwar assumed office as Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister in November 2022, leading the Unity Government under the Pakatan Harapan coalition. The report highlighted that Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, prioritized a robust digital and economic transition strategy for Malaysia under his signature Malaysia Madani framework, placing artificial intelligence, semiconductors, data centers, quantum computing, and the energy transition at the heart of his government’s strategic agenda. “In June 2026, Anwar highlighted the energy transition as a key pillar of Malaysia’s development agenda, connecting the country’s future energy needs directly to the rapid expansion of its high-tech infrastructure sectors,” it said. On the regional front, the publication underscored Anwar’s role as a constructive peace broker in South-east Asia, notably his diplomatic initiatives in easing tensions and building trust between Thailand and Cambodia following border clashes in July 2025. In addition, The Muslim 500 recognized Anwar as one of the world’s most outspoken heads of state regarding the Palestinian cause, maintaining unyielding state support for civilian protection and humanitarian access in Gaza. “Taking an aggressive international stance, Anwar announced to the Malaysian Parliament that the country is spearheading a core international coalition drafting a formal resolution to expel Israel from the United Nations. Anwar reiterated that Malaysia’s absolute non-recognition of Israel is permanent,” it said.
