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Mass 'Turun Anwar' Protest Draws Tens of Thousands Calling for PM’s Resignation

The rally marks a critical test for Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government facing rising living costs with stalled reforms

A man waves a flag written with the slogan 'TURUN ANWAR', which means 'Step down, Anwar', during a protest calling for Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to resign in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain
People wearing headbands with the slogan 'TURUN ANWAR', which means 'Step down, Anwar', march during a protest calling for Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to resign in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain
A man reacts during a protest calling for Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to resign in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain
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Overview

  • An estimated 18,000 to 50,000 protesters marched from Masjid Negara and other gathering points to Independence Square under the 'Turun Anwar' banner demanding the prime minister’s resignation.
  • Organised by Perikatan Nasional and PAS, the demonstration featured speeches by former prime ministers Mahathir Mohamad and Muhyiddin Yassin urging Malaysians to hold Anwar accountable.
  • In the days before the rally, Anwar unveiled a RM100 one-time cash handout and cut fuel prices in a bid to ease public frustration over soaring living costs.
  • Prime Minister Anwar instructed police to facilitate the protest peacefully while the Attorney General’s Chambers warned civil servants they could face disciplinary action if they joined.
  • Protesters tapped into Dataran Merdeka’s Reformasi legacy to amplify their message that promised anti-corruption and governance reforms remain unfulfilled.