Zahid thanks followers ‘in country or abroad’ after Anwar’s ‘guru’ post
The Umno president’s post appears to be a response to the prime minister’s social media post last night from New Delhi.
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi thanked his followers for tuning in to his policy speech at the Umno general assembly, regardless of whether they were in Malaysia or abroad. In a Facebook post, Zahid stated that he would deliver his closing address at the party's general assembly that afternoon. This response came hours after Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister, posted a Facebook message in which he referred to himself as a "guru" and encouraged his "students" to learn about Madani Diplomacy.
Anwar's post used Gen Z language, including slang terms and an emoji of a nail-polish-dipped hand. The exchange between the two leaders appears to be a reaction to Zahid's criticism of the government's handling of the Budi95 petrol subsidy program, which Zahid claimed was reduced from 300 litres to 200 litres a month in April, then restored to 300 litres on September 1st.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Zahid thanks followers ‘in country or abroad’ after Anwar’s ‘guru’ post freemalaysiatoday.com
- Anwar’s ‘Guru’ remark takes subtle swipe at Zahid thevibes.com
