Happy 101st birthday, Anwar wishes Dr M
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim publicly wished former Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad a happy 101st birthday. The gesture comes despite the long-standing political rivalry between the two figures since the 1990s.
Why it matters
The interaction highlights the complex personal and political history between two of Malaysia's most influential modern leaders.
Anwar Ibrahim (left) served as deputy prime minister to Dr Mahathir Mohamad (centre) from 1993 to 1998. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has joined well-wishers in conveying their birthday greetings to political veteran Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who turned 101 today.
"Happy 101st birthday to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. May you continue to be blessed with good health and abundant of blessings," the Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman said in a brief Facebook post.
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