PM takes high-speed train to Hangzhou after Shanghai event
SHANGHAI: After delivering his keynote address at the Plenary Session of the WorldSkills Shanghai, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Malaysian delegation hurried to Hangzhou.
After concluding his keynote speech at the WorldSkills Shanghai Plenary Session, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his delegation swiftly proceeded to Hangzhou, situated roughly 170 kilometers from Shanghai. The prime minister chose to embark on a high-speed train for the journey, departing from Hongqiao Station at 11:50 am and arriving at Hangzhou East Station at 1:06 pm, covering the distance in approximately one hour.
During the train ride, Anwar engaged in conversations with media personnel, offering his insights and updates on various matters in Malaysia, including the crisis in Negri Sembilan, the decision of Anthony Loke to resign as transport minister, and the pardon granted to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. The prime minister also light-heartedly referenced a song during discussions about the dissolution of the Melaka state legislative assembly, eliciting laughter from those around him.
Upon arriving in Hangzhou, Anwar was greeted by Hangzhou Executive Deputy Mayor Xu Wenguang. Other members of the Malaysian delegation included Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Loke, and Malaysia’s Ambassador to China, Datuk Norman Muhamad.
Anwar’s itinerary for the day in Hangzhou included bilateral meetings with six industry leaders and a dinner hosted by Chinese Premier Li Qiang. The prime minister would subsequently attend the launch of the Mandarin translation of the book "Rethinking Ourselves: Justice, Reform, and Ignorance in Postnormal Times."
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