From F1 to the World Cup: How Anwar is using sport as diplomacy to put Malaysia on the world stage

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is using major sporting events, including Formula 1 and the World Cup, to raise Malaysia’s international profile. The article frames sports as a tool of diplomacy and global engagement.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s approach of leveraging sports as a platform...