#NSTviral: Anwar notices graduate's speech inspired by his own, jokes about 'royalties'
KUALA LUMPUR: A young graduate who drew inspiration from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's speech for his own graduation address has caught the attention of the man himself.
KUALA LUMPUR: A young graduate, Awwal Azzuddin, received the Highest Award at Kolej Permata@Pintar and shared how Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's keynote address at the PKR 2026 National Congress had influenced his own graduation speech at the college. Awwal made it clear that he did not copy Anwar's words verbatim but drew inspiration from the content.
Expressing his admiration for Anwar, Awwal expressed his desire to meet the PM someday to share his story. His post gained significant traction, garnering over 11,000 likes on Threads.
Not long after, Anwar noticed Awwal's post and left a congratulatory message, praising the content of the speech. In a playful and rather unexpected twist, Anwar jokingly suggested that Awwal might charge him a royalty fee for the inspiration. Awwal responded in kind, jokingly agreeing to discuss the royalties when they met in person.
The exchange between the two garnered widespread praise on social media, with many users congratulating Awwal on his achievement and encouraging him to continue pursuing his ambitions. Users highlighted Anwar's exceptional oratory skills and encouraged Awwal to aspire to high leadership positions, similar to Anwar's own dreams.
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