High expectations, low motivations

Informative session: Meeting the PM and Cabinet members is routine for new ambassadors before they leave for their overseas posting but many were excited to meet Anwar. – Facebook

IT WAS a courtesy call on the Prime Minister by the latest batch of new Malaysia’s heads of mission. For most, it was their first time meeting Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, but it was not so for Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz, who has known Anwar for decades.

It is a normal routine for these envoys to meet certain Cabinet members for briefing on the latest policies and the government’s expectations.