1998 ⟶ Anwar Ibrahim Arrested in Malaysia

Former deputy prime minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim, a vo...
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👮 Anwar Ibrahim Arrested in Malaysia

Former deputy prime minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim, a vocal critic of prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, is arrested and imprisoned on charges of sodomy.⟶
Anwar Ibrahim Arrested in Malaysia (1998)
MalaysiaPoliticsLawAnwar IbrahimCorruptionPolitical OppositionSoutheast AsiaHuman Rights
MalaysiaMalaysia

🏛️ Suharto Resigns as President of Indonesia

Amidst growing criticism of his economic policies, longtime Indonesian leader General Suharto resigns after over thirty years in power.⟶
Suharto Resigns as President of Indonesia (1998)
IndonesiaLeadershipPoliticsSoutheast AsiaEconomic PolicyPolitical TransitionAuthoritarianismPresident Suharto
IndonesiaIndonesia