‘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 arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS summit, where he expressed his hope that young Malaysians would learn from his "Madani Diplomacy" approach. Anwar's post concluded with the phrase "Slayyy" and a nail-polish emoji, reflecting Gen Z language. This exchange occurred after deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi criticized the Prime Minister's policies, using the term "guru" in reference to Anwar, which is a sign of respect in the Malay language.
The criticism came amidst concerns over government policies, especially taxation. Zahid urged younger Umno members to "slay" and "flex" their ideas, emphasizing the need for Umno Youth and Puteri Umno to communicate with young voters using their language. This tension arose following Bloomberg's report of strained relations between Anwar and Zahid, caused by Barisan Nasional's decision to contest elections against Pakatan Harapan in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, and the DAP's push for institutional reforms.
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