‘Guru’ Anwar goes Gen Z with ‘Slayyy’ swipe at Zahid
The prime minister's response came after his deputy has said Umno members must keep up with young people, who used such Gen Z terms as 'slay' and 'flex'.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim embraced Gen Z language during a social media post, jokingly referring to himself as a "Guru" and wishing for his "students" to learn from his "Madani Diplomacy." The post, filled with modern slang, included the nail-polish emoji, a symbol of confidence and disregard for others' opinions. This playful exchange came after Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi criticized Anwar's policies, using the term "guru" in a remark that appeared to target the Prime Minister.
Zahid, also the Umno president, encouraged younger party members to "slay" and "flex" their ideas, urging Umno's youth to connect with the language of Gen Z voters. The tension between Anwar and Zahid, highlighted by Zahid's criticism, stems from differing views on government policies, particularly taxation, and the need for Umno to better understand and communicate with younger voters.
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