Yesterday (Monday, 28th November), the Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah made a special visit to Malaysia and held a bilateral meeting with Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Interestingly, the Sultan of Brunei was also spotted driving his own BMW car and fetched Anwar to Seri Perdana, Putrajaya from the Royal Malaysian Air Force Base (RMAF) base in Subang. His Majesty’s son, Prince Abdul Mateen, was also in the vehicle.
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Shortly after arriving at the Royal Malaysian Air Force base in Subang, Sultan Hassanal opted to drive the car himself, with Anwar seated in the front passenger seat. The car made its way to Putrajaya, which is about 41km away from the RMAF base. They were also escorted by a team of outriders and security vehicles.
According to reports, the meeting was held to review the progress of cooperation between Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam. The two leaders were also aiming to explore the potential for enhancing bilateral relationships and cooperation for their mutual benefit. Also present during the session was the Malaysian Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali.
Brunei mufti Ustaz Awang Abdul Aziz Juned led the prayers before the meeting started. Both Anwar and Sultan Hassanal spent almost an hour at the meeting. At the end of the session, the two leaders exchanged souvenirs. The Prime Minister also hosted a luncheon for Sultan Hassanal, Prince Mateen, and their delegates.
According to The Edge Markets, Sultan Hassanal was the first foreign leader to meet Anwar following his recent appointment. His Majesty’s last visit to Kuala Lumpur was in March 2019.
Sources: China Press, The Edge Markets, FMT.
