‘How could I forget?’ Anwar calls Permatang Pauh his hometown and birthplace of political journey

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed that he has never forgotten Permatang Pauh, identifying it as his hometown and the birthplace of his political career. Despite now representing Tambun, Anwar emphasized the enduring significance of Permatang Pauh for him, according to Sinar Harian. He stated, "It is true that now that I am prime minister, I am the elected representative for Tambun.

But where did it all begin? Permatang Pauh... how could I forget? This is our hometown." Anwar made this statement during the Permatang Pauh Skim Usahawan Bangkit (SUB) programme at Dewan Yayasan Aman Penanti in Bukit Mertajam. He previously held the position of MP for Permatang Pauh before moving on to contest in Port Dickson and Tambun.

Anwar's deep connection to Permatang Pauh is also the reason he requested the organizers to hold the SUB programme in the constituency. "Remembering that Permatang Pauh is my place, I asked the organisers to hold the SUB programme here," he said. "It is fine if you hold it in Bukit Gantang or Trong, but you have to come down to Permatang Pauh because this is my place, my hometown. And this is the proof — today, SUB is being held in the Permatang Pauh parliamentary constituency."