'The most corrupt forces are ganging up': Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim speaks with 101 East

After a divisive election led to Malaysia’s first hung parliament, Anwar Ibrahim has secured the nation’s top job. But at what cost? With uneasy alliances, racial and religious tensions and political rivals waiting in the wings, Malaysia’s new prime minister faces challenges on multiple fronts as he promises to crack down on corruption and unite the nation. He’s overcome obstacles before on a tumultuous political journey, in which he's twice been imprisoned on controversial sodomy charges. Well-known for his reform agenda, can he deliver the change he says Malaysia needs? Anwar Ibrahim speaks to 101 East. Chapters: 0:00 | The turbulent journey 2:36 | An uneasy coalition 5:43 | 1MDB corruption scandal 8:40 | On government stability 11:26 | On race matters 13:15 | On religion 16:52 | Anwar's legacy Credits: Reporter: Chan Tau Chou Producers: Chan Tau Chou, Aun Qi Koh, Parkaran Krishnan Kutty, Joshua Paul Cinematographer: Joshua Paul Assistant Camera: Norman Hiu, Farhan Hani Picture Editor: Badrul Hisham Digital Producer: Hasham Cheema Production Manager: Susanna Low Senior Producer: Liz Gooch Supervising Producer: Nick Olle Executive Producer: Sharon Roobol Photo: Sadiq Asyraf Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter   / ajenglish   Find us on Facebook   / aljazeera   Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page:   / aljazeeraenglish   #Anwar #Malaysia #Interview @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News