Anwar's Star Dims in Malaysia

All hat, no cattle, as they say out west

By: Murray Hunter

Seven months ago, Anwar Ibrahim became Malaysia’s prime minister amid a burst of messianic approbation. The 75-year-old political leader was arguably a symbol of hope for a generation, widely expected in international capitals including Washington, DC to bring about Malaysia’s desperately needed reform, turn the tide on creeping Islamiz…