'I thought I wouldn't survive' - Anwar recalls 'black eye' incident

Published: Jun 8, 2023 11:04 PM | Updated: Jun 9, 2023 1:27 AM

Although Anwar Ibrahim now lounges in the corridors of power, the prime minister can’t help but recollect his tortuous journey to the top.

In an interview with Al-Jazeera’s ‘101 East’ programme, Anwar harked back on the painful memories of his infamous “black eye” incident in 1998 where he was a victim of police brutality.

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