Anwar turns tears into smiles after child's toy car mishap
KUALA LUMPUR: A broken toy car brought a young child to tears, but a kind gesture from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim soon turned the situation around.
KUALA LUMPUR: A distraught child's tears over a broken toy car were transformed into smiles by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. A video shared on Threads showed Anwar approaching the upset nephew, who was inconsolable after his toy car shattered. Instead of merely consoling the child, Anwar presented him with RM50 and instructed him to purchase a new, more substantial toy car.
Anwar's wife, Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, and two other government ministers, Nancy Shukri and Lim Hui Ying, were present during the interaction at the National Family Month 2026 event at the Selangor International Trade Centre. The heartfelt gesture appeared to brighten the child's day, leaving a lasting memory for both the youngster and those who witnessed the encounter.
Social media users commended the Prime Minister's spontaneous, compassionate act, with many expressing pride in Anwar's kindness and empathy.
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