KUALA LUMPUR: A simple dinner at a mamak restaurant turned into an unforgettable experience for one family when they unexpectedly found themselves seated just a table away from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
In a video posted by @syxqrx, she said they were starstruck when the Prime Minister and his family suddenly sat at the table next to them.
"Dad wanted to have a picture with his idol, and suddenly Anwar invited him to sit beside him. What a dream come true," she said.
The video shows Anwar pulling out a chair for the father, inviting him to join him at the table and offering a handshake. The two even had a brief interaction.
In the caption, she wrote, "Still can't believe I met Anwar Ibrahim in person. DSAI and family are so humble and down-to-earth. My dad must be so happy. Thank you, PM!"
The video she posted of the encounter quickly went viral, garnering over 566,000 views.
It wasn't just the family's joy that captivated netizens, it was the Prime Minister's kindness and humility that touched the hearts of many.
@Zikreyy commented: "Look at how our PM treats people. He even pulled out a chair for them to sit."
@User4258616057473 shared their own experience, saying: "He's not arrogant at all. I once visited PM Anwar's home in Cherok Tok Kun.
"It is nothing luxurious. He's so humble... always so relaxed!"
@PwincessHela shared a heartwarming moment too: "My 12-year-old daughter was starstruck when she got to shake hands with PMX. She didn't want to wash her hand afterwards, she said it was a sweet memory for her."
@Abemie commented: "Such a humble PMX... May he continue to be strong in leading our country."