Anwar Ibrahim Replies to Child’s Request for Endless School Holidays

A Malaysian mother posted on Threads that her six‑year‑old son had accidentally sent a private message to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim asking the leader to make school holidays last forever. Anwar responded in a light‑hearted tone, writing, “Amboiii selamanya dia minta… Semoga jadi anak yang rajin baca buku dan pergi sekolah,” wishing the child diligence in school. The exchange quickly went viral, drawing amused comments from netizens who praised the prime minister’s friendly reply.

The mother, identified as Fatyn (@fatyn_zamry), explained that the child had been using her phone after learning to read and write, and apologized for the unintended message. The incident highlighted the informal interaction between a political figure and the public on social media platforms.