Happy birthday! Anwar Ibrahim turns 78 today

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is celebrating his 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Anwar Ibrahim has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ibrahim, a cultural icon

Born in Cherok Tok Kun on August 10, 1947, Anwar Ibrahim's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Malaysian history. Ibrahim's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Anwar hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Anwar Ibrahim as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Anwar, you're the best!

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