Gusmao does something sweet for the media


Little treats: Gusmao (left) giving sweets to members of the media assembled at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Media personnel covering the Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit here were treated to an unexpected moment of warmth from Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao.

Leaders from Asean and GCC member states were attending the summit and journalists were waiting for a chance of doorstop interviews when the meeting concluded.

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