Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will face an uphill task in convincing voters of his commitment to pursue reforms after the appointment of new Sabah governor Musa Aman, said a former deputy minister.

Speaking to Malaysiakini, Mohamed Hanipa Maidin warned that the Madani administration could also risk further external repercussions from other recent executive and judicial decisions.

“Anwar will face an uphill task to convince the voters that he is serious about...