Immunity split: Why Anwar faces trial while Trump is shielded

Staff Writer
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:59:23 +0000
International, Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, Donald Trump, immunity

The United States is classified as “free” and Malaysia as “partly free” in Freedom House’s Freedom in the World 2024 report. However, US President Donald Trump enjoys more unbridled power than Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Mr Anwar’s plea for immunity while in office has been rejected by the Malaysian High Court. He is accused …