Pakistan, July 26 -- Thousands of Malaysians gathered in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to demand Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's resignation. Protesters blamed his government for rising living costs and failure to deliver promised reforms. Many wore black and held signs reading "Turun Anwar," meaning "Step Down Anwar." Police estimated around 18,000 people joined the rally. Demonstrators marched through the city and gathered at Independence Square to hear speeches from opposition leaders.

Anwar took office in November 2022 on a platform of reform and transparency. However, his policies have frustrated many Malaysians. Recent tax hikes and cuts in subsidies triggered fears of price increases. Despite efforts to calm public anger, such as cash h...