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Photo of meeting between Anwar, Hishammuddin steals the spotlight

It shows him and Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim sitting together to discuss several matters, believed to be on politics and current issues in the country.

Updated 8 months ago · Published on 21 Jan 2026 4:09PM

Photo of meeting between Anwar, Hishammuddin steals the spotlight
Hishammuddin had in the past publicly stated that he refuses to work with Pakatan Harapan (PH). – January 21, 2026

THE latest post by former UMNO Vice President, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, on Wednesday has drawn various reactions from netizens.

It shows him and Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim sitting together to discuss several matters, believed to be on politics and current issues in the country.

"Free time to discuss a couple of things with PMX, Anwar Ibrahim, during the Parliament session," the Sembrong MP said briefly on Facebook.

Netizens praised the togetherness of the two figures for being willing to sit at the table, discuss and joke, though each has different political views and beliefs.

They also praised Anwar's attitude of being big-hearted and open-minded in accepting views, though he has previously faced several issues.

Among them, Hishammuddin had publicly stated that he refuses to work with Pakatan Harapan (PH). – January 21, 2026

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