PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s 77th birthday yesterday was marked by heartfelt tributes from Cabinet members as well as warm wishes from the general public.
The Prime Minister’s Office released a video on its official Facebook, together with a poem and a birthday greeting:
77 angka keramat,
Iltizam membara seiring usia,
Moga teguh memikul amanat,
Allah berkati hidup bahagia.
“Happy birthday to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim,” it said in the message.
The video, which lasted two minutes and 49 seconds, also contained a montage of Anwar along with birthday wishes from Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof as well as other ministers.
Ahmad Zahid wished for Anwar’s blessings to grow and for his faith to be strengthened.
Fadillah, meanwhile, prayed that God would grant Anwar guidance and enlightenment.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said: “Aug 10 is a significant date for our Prime Minister. He looks healthy, walking very quickly.”
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said Anwar should run more.
“Don’t forget, you are already 77 years old. If you can, run a little bit more than you do now.”
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said wished for Anwar’s long and prosperous life.
“Happy birthday, sir! I hope you will live for a very long time to fill up this chair (as Prime Minister),” she said.
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo hoped that Anwar would keep inspiring his ministers.
“Keep doing what you do, keep fighting, keep inspiring us, keep bringing Malaysia forward.”
Malaysians in the comments section also took the opportunity to wish Anwar a happy birthday.
Facebook user Kamariah Hadis wrote: “May you remain protected by Allah and all your affairs be made easy and go smoothly.”
Arinawati Abdullah also congratulated Anwar on his 77th birthday and prayed for his good health. “May you be given strength to lead and improve the country,” she said.
Jeanette Lee said: “Happy Birthday to our dear Prime Minister. Wishing you great health, happiness and blessings in everything you do. Thank you.”
Soosan Chai wrote: “Happy birthday, Datuk Seri. We will pray for your achievements and happiness.”
In a separate post, Anwar thanked all parties for extending birthday wishes to him.
