Anwar moved after being gifted photo of his first parliamentary election victory
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was deeply moved upon receiving an old photograph from a student from Alor Star which captured him celebrating his first electoral victory for the Permatang Pauh parliamentary seat in 1982.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed deep emotion upon receiving a photograph from a student at Alor Star, depicting him celebrating his first electoral victory in the Permatang Pauh parliamentary seat in 1982. The photograph was presented by Zahra Mohamad Zelman, who accompanied her friends from SMK Sultanah Asma to the Parliament building.
Anwar highlighted the significance of the image, which captured a moment of celebration with Zahra's great-grandfather, the late Arshad Ahmad, following his own win in the Permatang Pauh constituency. The photograph, though simple, encapsulates a multitude of memories and stories, evoking a bygone era while preserving the memory of those who played a part in Anwar's long journey of struggle.
In a Facebook post, Anwar encouraged Zahra and her friends to continue their pursuit of knowledge, to have the courage to pursue their aspirations, and to remain steadfast in their efforts. He also prayed for their life journeys to remain smooth.
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