Anwar, at last Malaysia's PM, aims to turn 'hope' into reality

After rising from prison to the top, can he bring stability and prosperity?

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Malaysia's newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim -- leader of Pakatan Harapan or the Alliance of Hope -- waves to supporters in Selangor on Nov. 24. © Reuters

P PREM KUMAR, Nikkei staff writer

KUALA LUMPUR -- In 1997, Anwar Ibrahim made the cover of Time magazine, which hailed him as the face of "the future of Asia."

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