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KUALA LUMPUR: A video compilation capturing Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s lighter and more personable side during the 47th Asean Summit has been making waves online, offering Malaysians a glimpse of the prime minister beyond his formal role.
The short montage, posted on Anwar‘s official Facebook page, shows the prime minister sharing candid and humorous moments with his aides, delegates and world leaders throughout the summit.
In one segment, Anwar is seen chatting casually with his officers about a recent football match, playfully celebrating Manchester United’s 4-2 win.
In another, he breaks into a familiar tune, drawing laughter from those around him.
The video also includes a moment where he remarks on the cekodok served during the summit, joking that there was “too much oil and too much flour” in the recipe — before going on to describe how it should have been prepared for the perfect texture.
The light-hearted scenes continue with short clips of Anwar exchanging warm remarks with international counterparts.
One notable moment shows him greeting United States President Donald Trump upon arrival, smiling and engaging in relaxed conversation.
Another clip shows Anwar approaching members of an orchestra after a performance to personally thank them for their music — a gesture praised by social media users as a reflection of his grounded and approachable demeanour.
The video was captioned:
“I like to joke even though I may seem stern. In many meetings and engagements with fellow leaders, humour is common, but the main focus remains the duty and responsibility.”
The video has since gone viral, drawing thousands of reactions and comments from Malaysians who said it portrays “the human side” of the nation’s leader, one who balances diplomacy with warmth, and duty with humility.
Many netizens said the light-hearted snippets were refreshing amid the intensity of regional discussions and high-level negotiations at the summit.
“Nice to see PMX being himself,” one user commented.
“He’s serious when needed, but still relatable.”
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