Anwar Ibrahim returns to Malaysian politics with by-election win
[ad_1] Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Anwar Ibrahim was in good spirits in Port Dickson on Saturday Malaysian ex-deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has won a parliamentary seat, sealing his return to front-line politics. The 71-year-old won a by-election in the town of Port Dickson on Saturday. The king granted him a full pardon in May , three years after he was jailed for sodomy. Mr Anwar's former rival and current Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad - who is 93 - has promised to hand over power to him in two years' time. The pair shocked many by joining forces to oust the previous ruling coalition in May's general election. Mr Anwar's parliamentary win was considered a sure win, after a member of the current coalition stepped down to allow for his accession. Greeted by supporters at a Po...