World in brief: November 24, 2022
Malaysia's King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah (right) and newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) take part in the swearing-in ceremony at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Thursday, November 24, 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s king named on Thursday opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim as the country’s prime minister, ending days of uncertainty after a divisive general election produced a hung Parliament.
Mr Anwar’s Alliance of Hope led Saturday’s election with 82 seats, short of the 112 needed for a majority.
It is not immediately clear which party Mr Anwar will enter into coalition with to form a government.
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