As Indonesian İm literally crying watching this and I can't believe Malaysian wasting his remarkable leadership mindset and kindness to lead the country, people of Malaysia what are u waiting for,someone like him it's a rare gem,you guys should be proud of him I believe he can bring glory to Malaysia,give him a chance or you guys will regret later.

Crying watching this . He is too nice of a man. He gave someone who put him in jail.. away from families for years a chance. Mahathir betrayed him again, not making him Prime Minister after this interview. I just can't imagine the patience he has. You are our well deserved 10th prime minister. No one else should sit in that position. They have denied you since 1998 and now your time has come.

3 hours ago, Anwar took the oath as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia. Here I am, just finished watching this, crying in my car at a supermarket parking lot. Malaysia Boleh. Malaysia bermaruah.

“it is okay for me to be used. as long as we move and mature as a democracy, we rid the country of the corruption"- best quote of the year

Greetings of congratulations from the Philippines, my Malaysian brothers and sisters! The time has come for you to have a patient, a man with passion and dignity to be your Prime Minister. Long live, Malaysia! 🇲🇾

We Malaysian are proud to have DS Anwar Ibrahim as our leader after going through such difficult moments which made him a person with passion and dignity.

Watching this now in 2022, I'm so proud that Anwar answered her questions with grace and wisdom. I can't believe Malaysia have such a great leader and human like Anwar Ibrahim.

It's true that the interviewer asked harsh questions. But Anwar handled them elegantly. I'm actually glad she did asked all those hard questions. Shying away from critical critism might not be a good way of learning the cold hard truth. Anwar speaks like a true leader

I’m tears over watching this. He made it. We are proud to be Malaysian. Thank you DSAI. He forgive everything that had happened to him for the sake of his country. We are really fortunate to have him as our PM this time.

Watching from 2022 now on, I am so glad that his dream of being prime minister is fulfilled. He has never give up despite all the obstacles throw at him by his political opponents. Really also props to the Agong who desires to see a government that could rally the Rakyat, and have more ethic representation in parliament, where all voices could be heard. I am confident under his leadership and eloquence, Malaysia will start to prosper then ever before. And is also my sincere hope that even staunch supporters from BN or PN could give him the support that he deserves, is about time to move on from inward-looking racial politics and start focusing on things that truly matters.

Four years later we now know that Doucet was right to be skeptical about Dr M. She is a top-notch interviewer and Anwar really showed his compassion and intelligence here

I thoroughly salute this interviewer. She knew how he was feeling inside, she knew the doubts in his head and tried to hammer on them. But the many years of hardships put onto DSAI has taught him well. I’m very proud as a Malaysian to call him our new PM. Mashallah

Today is the day that Dato Seri Anwar sworn in as Prime Minister of Malaysia and watching this make me tears.. Malaysians are so blessed to have you as our prime minister

Alhamdulillah . After 2 decades finally Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim become Malaysia Prime Minister . I’ve waited for this moment too long… I’ve watched all his sacrifices & struggles for the Malaysia it was a crazy journey despite from that, finally DSAI can lead malaysia. And I’m beyond happy!!! I’ll always support him no matter what! He’s sacrificed his life for the nation and I’m very proud to have him as 10- Prime Minister. I love him so much ❤❤ May God Bless him always and wishing the best for him 🙌🏻🫡

Anwar had been interrogate for years and for sure this is not the first time he handles this kind of provocation. He handles the interview really well. Respect!

An amazing man. Total respect for him. His willingness to forgive his enemies and to move forward to create a greater nation and a corrupt free country must remain the main reason we have to applaud him for his convictions. May the Lord bless him and his family. He will make a fine Prime Minister.

I disagree with the many comments saying this journalist was biased. I think she did her job well, applied some proper critical analysis with her questions and properly interviewed Anwar and made him cover some very good topics. Overall, I personally think this was a very enlightening interview.

Anuar Ibrahim. I can see so much in him. He had been through false accusations.. agonising confinement in absurd length. During this interview he mentions he read throughout the period of confinement, I see in his eyes and face thousands of emotions and resignation to negotiate with his adversariies. This is man who actually learned philosophy of surviving and persevering first hand. I wish you all the best and i respect you.

My respect to him increased every time I know more about him. #AnwarMyPM ❤️

brutal interviewer, Anwar handled the questions like a champ

Today Dato Sri Anwar Ibrahim has officially become the 10th Malaysia Prime Minister. I am very proud to be a Malaysian today!

DSAI's energy of being brave and kind to people who treat him badly can be felt from the words (min 23). "While he always has the option to find a lucrative job overseas, he think about what will happen to the young who will continue the struggle while the leader enjoying life outside... I will endure, crazy as I am... but then he thought it was the right decision. Anuar Ibrahim.. Thank you DSAI!!" May Allah granted the best of health, wisdom and blessing to DSAI, family and supporters.

Many comments from Malaysians criticising the journalist, but this is what British journalism is like. Her job is not to make the interviewee feel comfortable and at ease. It is to make him feel uncomfortable, because that way, you get more sincere answers. In a way, Lyse Doucet has done Anwar and Malaysia a big favour with her skeptical line of questioning, because the sincerity in Anwar's answers comes out all the more. It is striking, and will go a long way towards reassuring both the Malaysian electorate, and the political figures involved that the compromise struck between Anwar and Mahathir is genuine.

We Malaysians..proud of him..God bless him always

LISA PLEASE COMEBACK TO INTERVIEW DSAI AS PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA NO 10.

Now that’s the PM that I’ve voted for. Finally my PM!!

Our pride Prime Minister of Malaysia Datuk Sri Anwar Ibrahim 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia. Historic event on November 24, 2022 definitely unforgettable to entire Malaysian. He truly represent us Malaysians.

This interviewer is relatively more polite than the other BBC interviewers.

What a good natured, patient and thoughtful man.

I saw Anwar being escorted out of court about a year ago. I have never felt so sad that day seing a man fall from such heights. Bare footed and chained from hand to feet I felt angry and sad for him and the state of our courts and law enforcement. I am so happy now to see things have reversed and I wish him all the best and his family. Whatever choices he and his family makes I will support him.

Anwar is my country Malaysia New PM 10 now!!! Is a difficult journey but Anwar did not give up, he have the strong spirits…🎉 ❤

This is how a leader should behave... very cool, concious mind, very focus in answering no matter how provocative the question is... DSAI, my kampung boy... U are the best

Maybe one of the greatest humanist in this generation!

What DSAI went through brake my heart.

He not only good in English.. he also good in bahasa… i learn a lot of new words in bahasa

sadly as expected mahathir never change...the old man did use anwar and cannot be trusted...for the last 15 years i've been hoping anwar to be the next PM and even in his 90s mahathir still want to end anwar political career...finally 2022 history has been made..anwar finaly is the tenth prime minister of Malaysia.

May democracy and justice prevail in Malaysia, may the Almighty steer you well Anwar Ibrahim, trust and Honesty will always be the best policy, it may not happen overnight, it will happen, as we follow in God Almighty path, we have to have faith and trust in him, no matter what.....wishing you and your family too, all the very best, Mr Anwar Ibrahim.....thank you sir...and well done.

Anwar being ask by this lady journalist with twisty question and yet he gave answer in a polite and cool tone...we malaysien proud of you bro

Anwar's English is top notch.

So much wisdom from this man. Proud to be Malaysian

One day, he will receive the Nobel Laureate prize for peace.

Thank you ya Allah for blessing Malaysia with DSAI as our PM. He is truly full of compassion. Salute, Respect and much love for our PM10. I shall always keep DSAI in my prayers.

I think the journalist has done a good job in the interview. She rattles DSAI by doubting him. She lets him show his true colour. We Malaysians want to know him more since he is prime minister in waiting. We don't want Malaysia to be worse when he takes over in two years. If she asks lame questions, this would be a boring interview to watch. I wish the interview would be longer or there will be more interviews with DSAI. Good job BBC.

Anwar Ibrahim = Man of great wisdom

Anwar Ibrahim, what an inspiring leader. Finally, after 4 years, it is now time for him to shine and bring Malaysia towards the right course.

The skepticism in the journalist asking the questions seems a little too much. She asks questions in an accusing tone rather than neutral. Doesn't quite fit the tone of the what actually happened within Malaysia as most of us Malaysians are well aware of what Mahathir has been like in the past but are hopeful that things changing for the better.

He presents a hero's persona and so far deservedly so, I hope he does not sell out when the time comes to take power.

Of course any daughter will get angry, if the father is suffering and was betrayed .

His fighting spirit is inspiration

I just love the way this man speaks. Keep up the good fight, it’s in the hands of Malaysians to hold their leaders accountable from here on, lest we forget.

he has nothing to prove, he can actually leave us behind and continue with his life, but he chose to stay and fight for the future Malaysian "what about the young, do you want them to continue with the struggle while the leader enjoying life outside, u cant, u have to endure"

This man became the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia 4 years later on 24 November 2022.

We must understand where the journalist comes from, as she has to be hard hitting and sharp to get Anwar to give his actual thought process about his plans with Dr. Mahathir on new Malaysia. And I tend to think both Anwar and Dr. Mahathir did the right thing. Given Anwar’s past predicaments, it is not easy for him to compromise with Dr. Mahathir. It is only a man with strong sense of commitment and highest level of maturity can one adopt this approach. That is why most of us are the average people who cannot think too far. Honestly I am of the opinion that the journalist had done a good job by putting the toughest questions to Anwar for his best answers. Otherwise she is another average journalist doing a normal job as done by most people in the profession.

Malaysia will see its glory days again under the leadership of this great, saintly and brilliant man. 24 years in waiting to become PM. I believe he will be Malaysia's greatest PM! 🙏

Very interesting interview. A very humble and down-to-earth person. I wish him all the best.

dia anak murid nombor satu disiplin tinggi moral tinggi kami rakyat miskin sayangkannya amin

I'm happy that all the hardship/obstacles he and his family has gone through, prayers had been answered. And those who framed him, may they tremble in fear as karma does exist, DSAI is proof of that. Congrats DSAI for being Malaysia's 10th PM. Justice has prevailed. I'm looking forward to a better Malaysia, my homeland.

He’s the Man,the only soul that will bring Malaysia 🇲🇾 to next level and win back the world to trust back our country. Malaysia, She’s very ill 🤒 and she is seeking for healing. It’s 24/11/2022 now and our GE15 ended on 19/11/22. We, the nation waiting for Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to sworn in as our 10th PM… May the Almighty have mercy on him and Malaysia. Amen 🙏🏽

We the old-timers still reminisce the 90's when DSAI was ruthlessly imprisoned && still could recollect the sombre environment,the city was so quiet.Only the dailes were our source of information and MANY believed the lies saddled upon DSAI. But there was a section who believed DSAI was vindicated. It's a proud moment for me, in my late 60s, when DSAI helmed the government recently. My happiness has no bounds to see this man,who had suffered so much of humiliation and hs family,with DSWA had to go through untold misery during Tun M's tenure as the premiere. DSAI, wish you all the great things. Literally moved & tears welling my eyes, hearing him. He never had any animosity with Tun M, who was the root of all his sufferings throughout the interview. You are indeed a person with a noble heart DSAI. May God protect you from all evil and bestow you with great health and many more long years added for this great nation, Malaysia.

Proud he be a Prime Minister of Malaysia. 👍👍

She was a bit wrong, Mahathir did put Anwar in jail the first time in 1998, after which he was released in 2004. It was Najib Razak that puts him in jail the second time in 2015, until he got the royal pardon last month.

the journalist is trying to find a way to play with anwar emotion against mahathir but it does not work .. anwar have been able to control the situation..congrate anwar you are great

Saya seorang rahyat biasa, saya nak ceritakan dgn negara Malaysia , Malaysia adalah sebuah negara yang kaya di mata negara2 barat, Malaysia ada petroleum, gas asli , kelapa sawit ( world no.1 seketika dahulu) , pakok getah( also world no.1), pelabuhan2 yang berpotensi, tak ada gempa bumi, boleh bercucuk tanam 365 hari, kenapa boleh jadi teruk sangat keadaan sekarang , ini adalah Pentabiran kerajaan yang gagal , terimalah kenyataan wahai rahyat Malaysia, semoga kerajaan ds Anwar sekarang kemarikan kemilagan di masa dulu , Malaysia boleh ! Malaysia boleh !

great leader of malaysia

This man is a fighter, he'll fight until the end which making Malaysia one of best democracies & economic powers in the world. Village boy : Good luck

And today, we Malaysians finally got to see this great individual to become a prime minister.

Anwar Ibrahim, you are our PM. Our PM

Great leader of Malaysia!

Before all these tragedy unfolded, i had impression of him as rigid and somewhat stubborn. I mean during his vice prime minister era. Now he looked more mellow and forgiving and open to negotiations. I kinda feel sad and glad for him. Your EExcellency Anuar Ibrahim.. i cherish what you have become.

Saya bedoa secukup,2 supaya dsai sentiasa bertabah dah menbukah langka dan terus mentapih negara ini degan kehamoniean untuk semua rayat Malaysia tak Kira apa kraum Dan apa agama dime kebihkan negara ini, focus pada enconomey sekarang yang no 1negara yang tercinta ini

Finally, no more a Prime Minister in waiting.

Congratulations sir, from Bangladesh. We know you are a great leader. God bless.

Come on BBC, surely u have a better journalist.

Lessons learnt: A betrayer once, a betrayer forever. Don't ever trust a betrayer even he/she appears like saint all of a sudden.

The man of wisdom. Godspeed Anwar.

Now BBC has to interview him again

I've seen him in the Mosque 5 days ago with no bodyguard ...

how beautiful is Islam without any revenge and forgiving each other for something better than before

24th November 2022 - congratulations Anwar , you are the Prime Minister of Malaysia

And now, at last, he is Prime Minister of Malaysia. Let us hope that the kindness shown in this interview will be supported by a shrewd political acumen to fend off the inevitable plotting by the enemies of democracy, pluralism and freedom to out him or stymie reforms

OUR 10TH PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA! 24/11/22

The last answer was good. Good interview by the journalist actually and anwar handled well

There is nothing wrong with the journalist and her methods of questioning. That is what journalism in a freer environment looks like. Give Anwar some credit. He is educated and well read. Our kampung boy is an intellectual who can hold his own. This interview made me cry. He is up there amongst people like Ghandi, Bhutto, Aung San Suu Kyi and Mandela. And the challenge for proponents of democracy who manage to leave incarceration out of the front door: Can they remain faithful to their ideals and not be blinded and swayed but those who opened the prison door for them. I hope Anwar will be able to catch up, reflect and enjoy his time with people nearest and dearest to him before getting thrown back into the colosseum. I hope to God Tun Mahathir honours the deal (I still don't trust him, but I need to believe). We do need someone to take Malaysia to another level of cultural philosophical maturity and I believe his experience now equips him with the wisdom to do that. I feel proud whenever I watch my leaders response with genuine answers and conduct themselves with such elegance and dignity especially in internationally broadcasted interviews.

this vid already 4years ago , and this day are determine who are to be prime of minister , hopefully Anwar ibrahim would be our prime minister 10th sake of our malaysia future and new coming generation

Damn i watch again in July 2021, what Lyse mentioned about become true. Mahathir is not change. The reform agenda been betrayed. And last, it's not happy ending as anwar expected. She can read the future.

This journalist appears hard but at the end of the interview we know the sincere truth from Anwar - Tun M current relationships

Yeah that's our prime minister that we have been waiting for years. Welcome back to the office sir. Please make Malaysia great again.

Anwar is a man... worth living,a man who will stood tall even if tsunami confronted him.DSAI is the leader we've been waiting for..

Hes so Amazingly, Allah blessings him Always.. a good leadership ever... Congratulations!!

Datuk Anwar Ibrahim is Asian versions of nelson mandela 👍👍

Very polite and articulate. I hope he is going to unite the country 's peoples and treat everyone equally

Thank you so much for this video. It helps even for us who live in the region to understand the comings and goings of things that are happening as they happen ...

Way too rude a tone to address a national leader

ermmmm BBC what did you want from him? The questions were really provocative......should he be moaning screaming and ruining everything ???

Those questions from interviewer were exactly our worries, doubts and uncertainties. Respect Anwar.

its remarkable how firm and professional anwar bout those personal trust issue. he keep on saying for malaysia, and dats make me in tears. and today i wanna tell the interviewer dont mess with my PM.

Tun mahathir will be good match for this sacarstic interviewer..

Two Thumbs Up for Dato Sri Anwar Ibrahim! May he soon be the best Prime Minister of Malaysia

Look at how respectful Anwar is and patient VS how the reporter disrespectfully questions him as if trying to make him fumble and say the wrong things. The reporter is a person full of hate. These type of reporters are the ones who spins words and create tensions in the mass minds.

Very biased journalist. She should learn from this mistake