Commitment to reform will be key for addressing economy's structural problems
Shankaran Nambiar is a senior research fellow at the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research in Kuala Lumpur.
Anwar Ibrahim has finally been appointed as prime minister of Malaysia following a series of dramatic twists and turns. After eluding him for more than 20 years, he will be taking up the role now at a time that will greatly test his skills as a leader.
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