By DARZKKG

Note: This post is my EARLY BIRTHDAY GIFT for our beloved YAB PM DSAI’s 78th. Birthday on 10th. August. I hereby pray to Allah swt for to be blessed with Allah’s grace and longevity for DSAI’s good health, wealth, happiness and strength to continue serving Malaysia.

Can Datuk Sri Anwar Ibrahim and President Donald Trump Earn a Nobel Peace Prize Through Myanmar Peace?

If Malaysia’s Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim (DSAI) and U.S. President Donald Trump could successfully negotiate and pressure Myanmar’s key parties into signing a credible, inclusive peace agreement, they would have achieved a milestone worthy of global recognition—including possible consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize.

The Nobel Committee has long honoured those who work for “fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies, and for the promotion of peace congresses.” A peace accord in Myanmar—ending decades of armed conflict, ethnic persecution, and displacement—would meet that standard in both scale and humanitarian value.

DSAI Anwar Ibrahim: Regional Mediator With Moral Capital

Anwar has positioned himself as a voice of moderation and multiracial harmony, with decades of political reform struggle giving him moral authority in ASEAN. His leadership could create the environment for a “Malaysian-led ASEAN Peace Initiative” that brings together the Myanmar military, the National Unity Government (NUG), ethnic resistance groups (EROs), and minority communities.

A Note on Domestic Rhetoric:
However, some recent domestic statements perceived as anti-migrant or overly critical of refugees risk undermining the humanitarian image that underpins Nobel credibility.

Many of these refugees—including Rohingya, Myanmar Muslims, Ethnic Minorities and even Myanmars—are fleeing the same Myanmar crisis Anwar hopes to solve abroad.

Balancing Malaysia’s security and economic needs with policies grounded in empathy, fairness, and dignity for displaced persons would:

• Show moral consistency.
• Reinforce Malaysia’s leadership in humanitarian diplomacy.
• Strengthen Anwar’s case as a principled statesman worthy of global admiration.

President Donald Trump: The Power Broker With Global Reach

Trump has expressed interest in ending the Ukraine–Russia war and is remembered for the Abraham Accords, which normalised ties between Israel and several Arab nations. If he could simultaneously help resolve the Myanmar crisis and secure a sustainable peace in Ukraine, it would be a transformative diplomatic achievement.

Balancing Policy for Credibility:
Trump’s strong support for Israel’s right to security has been overshadowed by criticism over perceived bias during the Gaza crisis. Domestically, restrictive immigration policies and rhetoric have alienated migrant and student communities.

For Nobel consideration, Trump could:

• Pair unwavering support for Israel with visible advocacy for justice, humanitarian relief, and fair treatment of Palestinians.
• Moderate domestic rhetoric and adopt more welcoming policies toward migrants, refugees, and international students.
• Reframe “America First” as a platform for mutually beneficial global stability rather than zero-sum competition.

By showing compassion alongside negotiation skill, Trump could shift his image from a hard dealmaker to a moral peacemaker—one of the Nobel’s defining qualities.

The Bigger Picture

If Anwar and Trump could jointly broker a Myanmar peace agreement and ensure its implementation, the achievement would be historic. But Nobel recognition is not just about the agreement signed—it is about the moral consistency leaders demonstrate both at home and abroad.

For lasting credibility:

• Anwar should ensure domestic refugee and migrant policies align with his humanitarian diplomacy abroad.
• Trump should temper divisive rhetoric and balance his foreign policy with justice and empathy.

In peace-making, as in leadership, the most enduring legacies are built on the consistency of values—not just the success of negotiations.