Royals and party leaders congratulate Anwar

PETALING JAYA: Congratulatory messages poured in from royals and leaders from both sides of the political divide for Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim after his appointment as Prime Minister.

Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar and Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim were among the first to do so. “Congratulations YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim upon his appointment as (the) 10th Malaysian Prime Minister,” Tunku Ismail said in a Facebook post. Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob congratulated his successor and extended his appreciation to the King for Anwar’s appointment.