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Anwar to meet Brunei Sultan next week for 27th Leaders' Consultation

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will meet Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in Bandar Seri Begawan next week for the 27th Annual Leaders’ Consultation (ALC) between Malaysia and Brunei.

Anwar to meet Brunei Sultan next week for 27th Leaders' Consultation

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is set to meet with Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah next week in Bandar Seri Begawan for the 27th Annual Leaders Consultation (ALC). During a phone call, the Sultan inquired about Anwar's well-being and offered prayers for his health. Anwar reciprocated, expressing gratitude for the Sultan's concern and also praying for the Sultan's continued good health.

He confirmed that he will meet the Sultan in Bandar Seri Begawan for the ALC, which serves as the highest bilateral mechanism between Malaysia and Brunei to discuss regional and international issues of mutual interest. This meeting comes shortly after Anwar had an elective laparoscopic procedure for an abdominal hernia on August 10, which was successfully completed under the care of medical specialists. Anwar is currently under medical observation for two days following the surgery.

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