Foreign missions congratulate new PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign missions in the country have sent congratulatory messages to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who was appointed as Malaysia’s 10th prime minister yesterday.

The first congratulatory messages which came in soon after Anwar took oath at 5pm, was from the United States Ambassador to Malaysia, Brian D. McFeeters.

“Congratulations to Anwar Ibrahim on his election as Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister. U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur looks forward to continuing to strengthen the U.S.-Malaysia strategic partnership under your leadership,” he said on the message posted on the embassy’s official Twitter account.

Australia’s High Commissioner to Malaysia Dr Justin Lee in his official Twitter account also sent out a message to congratulate Anwar.

Lee also posted a picture of him and Anwar.

“Tahniah to Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim on becoming Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister! Australia & Malaysia are the closest of friends.

“The Australian High Commission looks forward to working with your team under our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” he tweeted.