KUALA LUMPUR -- Thousands of people gathered on a mini soccer field in an urban constituency of Batu, on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, cheering throughout a 20-minute speech by Anwar Ibrahim, one of the stars of federal elections taking place this weekend.
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Mahathir's protege and enemy wins big crowds but still searches for votes
Anwar Ibrahim adjusts his cap during a campaign rally in Ulu Klang, Selangor, Malaysia, on Nov. 16. For the fourth time, Anwar appears close to realizing his greatest political ambition. © Reuters
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