Opposition Launches Mass 'Turun Anwar' Rally in Kuala Lumpur

The 'Turun Anwar' rally took place in Kuala Lumpur with thousands of protestors demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, citing grievances such as judicial interference, corruption scandals, rising taxes, and marginalization of Malay culture. Participants, mostly dressed in black, gathered at multiple locations including Sogo, Masjid Jamek, Masjid Negara, and Pasar Seni before marching to Dataran Merdeka for speeches by opposition figures such as PAS leaders and former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Despite the large turnout, the event remained largely peaceful, with a strong police presence of over 2,000 personnel ensuring order. Organizers claimed government attempts to sabotage the rally by ordering the dismantling of a stage set up for speeches, but the protest proceeded as planned. The rally marks the largest anti-prime minister demonstration since the Najib Razak era, with expectations of over 130,000 attendees, fueled by broad dissatisfaction with Anwar's government and support from multiple political parties and NGOs. The protest reflects deep political tensions and widespread public frustration despite the government's economic claims and coalition stability.