Malaysia’s Anwar brushes off Epstein speculation with queasy emoji post

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Iman Muttaqin YusofFebruary 2, 2026 at 06:40 AM

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim addressed speculation linking him to Jeffrey Epstein after his name appeared in newly released Epstein-related documents by the US Department of Justice. The release, authorized by a US law, included millions of pages of information, videos, and images. Anwar's name was mentioned in a 2012 email exchange alongside other prominent figures like Narendra Modi and Bill Gates. He dismissed any connection to Epstein or the parties involved in the email, stating he had "absolutely no connection" and expressing his disgust with nauseated face emojis in a social media post. The release of the Epstein documents continues to draw attention to his network and associations.

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Prince Andrew 60% Donald Trump 60% Narendra Modi 60% Bill Gates 60% United States ×270% United States Department of Justice 70% Malaysia 80% Jeffrey Epstein ×490% Anwar Ibrahim ×490%

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