Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim shares prison reminiscence on Facebook
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim posted a photo from his time in Sungai Buloh Prison, sparking over 26,000 likes.
In a midnight Facebook post, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reflected on his presumed period of detention at Sungai Buloh Prison, sharing a photograph of himself behind a glass barrier and iron bars while holding a telephone receiver. He captioned the image with a brief note and the hashtag #throwback, without indicating the photo's date. The upload quickly amassed over 26,000 likes and generated a range of reactions from users.
Some, like Ruqayyah Abd Fatah, prayed for his continued leadership, drawing a parallel to the biblical story of Prophet Yusuf. Others, such as Norazliza Ghazali and Kimmy P Sigayon, highlighted the symbolic rise from imprisonment to the prime ministerial office.
Why it matters
The post underscores Anwar's personal history and highlights public sentiment toward his leadership journey.
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