Anwar donates all royalties from new book to help poor students
The Sun - 7 Dec 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged
all royalties from his latest book to support underprivileged students. He
announced that every cent earned from ‘Rethinking Ourselves: Justice, Reform
and Ignorance in Postnormal Times’ will be channelled to poor students in the
country.
The book is published by Hurst for the UK, US and European markets,
Penguin for Asia, and Hong Kong University Press for China and East Asia. Projected
royalties are expected to be significant as pricing is determined by the publishers.
“Let me make it clear that every cent of the royalty will be spent
on poor students in this country,” Anwar said. He added that his staff will
ensure all received royalties are immediately directed to the students. Anwar
was speaking at the book launch at Tsutaya Books in Pavilion Bukit Jalil.
He elaborated that the book is not a traditional autobiography but a
compilation of the evolution of his ideas since the 1970s. It touches on themes
such as justice, reform, corruption, religious extremism and the challenges of Malaysia’s
multiracial society. He said the work focuses on the evolution of his ideas
over several decades rather than serving as a personal autobiography.
It addresses issues such as corruption, racism, religious extremism
and broader societal challenges. Anwar also highlighted emerging global
challenges, including digital transformation, artificial intelligence and the
energy transition. He stressed that technological progress should not come at
the expense of human values. The prime minister said the book was written over
more than a decade.
It draws partly from his personal notes during imprisonment at
Sungai Buloh Prison, as well as reflections from his life as an activist, minister
and political detainee. Anwar is also known for his earlier work, “The Asian
Renaissance”, published in 1996 when he was deputy prime minister.
“That book was dedicated to my parents,” he said.
“This book, Rethinking Ourselves, is a special dedication to my
lovely wife, Azizah.”
Earlier, Anwar signed a replica of the book cover displayed on an
easel. He then proceeded to a meet-and-greet session to autograph the 240-page
book for visitors. The prime minister also spent about an hour mingling with
attendees at the bookstore. The event began at about 1.30pm and was attended by
his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. Also present were Deputy Youth
and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim, academics and students. For the
record, “The Asian Renaissance” outlines the idea of a revival of Asian
civilisation. It is based on values of knowledge, culture, openness and
justice, as a response to global imbalances.
– Bernama & The Sun
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