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VIVA English Site – Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim said that Indonesia is a true friend of Malaysia, and the relationship between the two countries in various fields starting from trade to culture and labor can be further enhanced.
"I emphasize that Indonesia is a true friend of Malaysia and I hope that trade and business relations, investment, culture, and labor issues can be improved. The friendship between the two must be strengthened," Anwar Ibrahim said via his social media account on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
Anwar also said that several issues, including the issue of labor, can be straightened out cleanly. In addition, Prime Minister Anwar also mentioned that President Joko Widodo was the first President to contact him to congratulate him on his appointment as Prime Minister of Malaysia.
According to President Joko Widodo, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is a widely known and respected figure in Indonesia.
Anwar Ibrahim resmi dilantik sebagai Perdana Menteri Malaysia
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Meanwhile, in his press statement in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, PM Anwar mentioned the important position of some neighboring countries to be able to increase trade and investment. The same efforts are also made towards the United States, Europe, India, and ASEAN member countries as a base in the region.
Malaysia's King Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al Sultan Abdullah approved the appointment of Anwar Ibrahim as Malaysia's 10th Prime Minister on Thursday afternoon.
The deed of appointment ceremony and the oath of office and allegiance ceremony as prime minister were held at State Palace at 5 PM local time. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was seen leaving State Palace at around 6.30 PM.
