SUBANG: The Sultan of Brunei in a surprise move took over the wheel of the official vehicle and drove Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to Seri Perdana, Putrajaya in his visit to Malaysia today.
Anwar, who was in the passenger seat of the limousine, waved to media practitioners.
Also in the vehicle was Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's son, Pengiran Muda 'Abdul Mateen Bolkiah.
The BMW made the 41-km journey to Putrajaya from the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) base here. It was escorted by outriders and security vehicles.
Anwar welcomed Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and the delegation from Brunei at the base at 11.40am.
Moments upon arrival, the sultan inspected a guard of honour mounted by the Malaysian army, led by Major Mohd Faudzi Che Hashim.
Also greeting the sultan was the Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali.
This is the sultan's first meeting with Anwar since the latter was appointed prime minister.
The prime minister also hosted a luncheon for Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Pengiran Muda 'Abdul Mateen and the delegation from Brunei. -- BERNAMA