The firebrand politician was convicted of sodomy a second time in 2015, this time as his opposition alliance was making gains on the long-ruling coalition. Before he can become prime minister, Anwar must first contest a by-election to become a member of parliament. He quickly rose up the ranks, becoming finance minister in 1991 and deputy prime minister two years later. He led an opposition alliance to major gains in the last two elections, winning the popular vote in 2013. His opposition alliance broke up after its Islamist ally left.

Source: ABC News May 15, 2018 03:11 UTC