Student surprises Anwar with 44-year-old photograph of his first Permatang Pauh victory

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was deeply touched upon receiving a vintage photograph from a student of Alor Setar, Kedah, which depicted him celebrating his triumphant first election victory in the Permatang Pauh parliamentary seat back in 1982. The photograph was presented to him by Zahra Mohamad Zelman, who accompanied her friends from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sultanah Asma to the Parliament building.

Anwar recognized that the image captured a significant moment when he was embraced by Zahra's great-grandfather, the late Arshad Ahmad, following his electoral success in the Permatang Pauh constituency. The prime minister expressed in a Facebook post that a single photograph could encapsulate profound memories and stories, evoking the bygone times while preserving the emotional connections of those who were once present, contributing to the arduous journey of struggle.

During their encounter, Anwar urged Zahra and her friends to persist in their pursuit of knowledge, to muster the courage to chase their aspirations, and to maintain their efforts without faltering. He also prayed for the smooth continuation of their life journeys.