BUKIT MERTAJAM: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's family and friends, as well as residents in Cheruk Tok Kun here are brimming with pride over his appointment as the country's 10th Prime Minister today.
They are also happy and excited that the Tambun Member of Parliament has become the chief executive of the country and hope he will discharge his duties with full responsibility and trust.
Anwar's eldest brother, Idrus, 80, when met at the family home in Cheruk Tok Kun, said they are all grateful and happy for Anwar, as this is the culmination of his 28-year political struggle.
"As soon as we were told that Anwar had been appointed as the 10th Prime Minister today, our family was filled with a mixture of happiness, excitement and sadness ... because his struggle has finally been rewarded.
"From young Anwar has loved to help people. After finishing his studies at the Malay College Kuala Kangsar (MCKK), he returned here to start additional classes for children, not only in Cheruk Tok Kun but also in Alma and Machang Bubok because he wanted them to succeed," he said.
Idrus, who is a retired teacher, said he had high hopes that Anwar would deliver what he had promised, especially to help improve people's living standards and education, now that he is PM.
He said Anwar had always been tenacious and helpful. Therefore, Idrus believes that Anwar's hard work to become a politician had been rewarded despite being slandered and accused of various things.
"Now is the time for Anwar to carry out his work and I hope he can carry out his responsibilities well," he said, adding that the last time he spoke with Anwar was on the phone the day before nomination day for the 15th General Election (GE15) recently.
Anwar's childhood friend, Yusof Abd Rahman, 75, who is also a neighbour of Anwar's family (in Cheruk Tok Kun), said they have been friends since Standard Four before Anwar was transferred to another school.
"I am confident Anwar will be our best Prime Minister because from childhood he not only has the traits of a leader but also as a peacemaker among friends whenever there was a fight among us.
"We are all proud that he has been chosen as the country's No 1. Until now, if Anwar sees his friends even on the roadside, he would stop for a moment to say hello," said the former lorry driver.
Mohd Haikal Abd Hamid, 40, who runs a restaurant, said he is extremely happy after learning of Anwar's appointment today because it has been a long time coming.
"Who is not happy and excited when a native here is appointed as Prime Minister? We are definitely grateful that his ambition to lead the country has finally come true ... we are of course excited by this development," he added.
Today Anwar took his oath of office as the 10th Prime Minister before Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
-- BERNAMA
Bernama
Thu Nov 24 2022
![Anwar's appointment as PM brings pride to family, friends and residents in Cheruk Tok Kun Anwar's appointment as PM brings pride to family, friends and residents in Cheruk Tok Kun](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81669302561_TBABGANWAR.jpg)
Anwar's eldest brother, Idrus, 80, when met at the family home in Cheruk Tok Kun, said they are all grateful and happy for Anwar, as this is the culmination of his 28-year political struggle. - Astro AWANI
![Malaysia kekal destinasi utama bagi pelaburan PTTEP - BMI Malaysia kekal destinasi utama bagi pelaburan PTTEP - BMI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81613025046_TBPelantarMinyak.jpg)
Malaysia kekal destinasi utama bagi pelaburan PTTEP - BMI
Malaysia akan kekal sebagai destinasi utama bagi pelaburan syarikat minyak nasional Thailand, PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP), dalam jangka masa pendek dan panjang.
Jualan penyaman udara naik mendadak di negara Balkan
Menetap di negara sejuk, mereka tidak pernah terfikir memasang penyaman udara di dalam rumah memandangkan musim panas bukanlah setiap hari. Namun, cuaca panas melampau membuatkan mereka bertukar fikiran.
![Malaysia kecam sekeras-kerasnya pencerobohan ekstremis Zionis Israel ke atas Masjid Al-Aqsa Malaysia kecam sekeras-kerasnya pencerobohan ekstremis Zionis Israel ke atas Masjid Al-Aqsa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61706688348_wismaputra.jpg)
Malaysia kecam sekeras-kerasnya pencerobohan ekstremis Zionis Israel ke atas Masjid Al-Aqsa
Kerajaan Malaysia mengecam sekeras-kerasnya pencerobohan Masjid Al-Aqsa oleh ekstremis Zionis Israel pada 13 Ogos.
![Reda dengan pemergian anak walaupun bukan pengakhiran diharapkan - Ayah Nidza Afham Reda dengan pemergian anak walaupun bukan pengakhiran diharapkan - Ayah Nidza Afham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723653359_TBMOKHTAR.jpg)
Reda dengan pemergian anak walaupun bukan pengakhiran diharapkan - Ayah Nidza Afham
Ayah kepada penyanyi dan Youtubers Muhammad Nidza Afham Mokhtar reda dengan pemergian anak lelakinya walaupun itu bukan pengakhiran yang beliau harapkan.
Ahli perniagaan diberkas, terlibat dalam aktiviti kumpulan mafia
Seorang ahli perniagaan Itali ditangkap di bandar Natal, Brazil pada selasa.
Giuseppe Bruno kini menghadapi tuduhan termasuk melakukan pemerasan dan pengubahan wang haram dan juga penglibatan bersama kumpulan mafia.
Giuseppe Bruno kini menghadapi tuduhan termasuk melakukan pemerasan dan pengubahan wang haram dan juga penglibatan bersama kumpulan mafia.
Srettha hormati keputusan mahkamah
Srettha Thavisin menghormati keputusan Mahkamah Perlembagaan Thailand yang memecatnya daripada jawatan Perdana Menteri.
Lahir empat hari lepas, bayi kembar maut angkara serangan rejim Zionis
Kembar lelaki diberikan nama Asser manakala Ayssel pula nama diberi buat kembar perempuan, kedua-duanya lahir pada 10 Ogos lepas.
Lelaki tikam ibu saudara direman tujuh hari
Seorang lelaki yang disyaki menikam ibu saudaranya di kepala dengan gunting, semalam direman selama tujuh hari hingga 21 Ogos ini.
PN senarai pendek tiga calon, akan diumum selepas PRK Nenggiri
Perikatan Nasional telah menyenarai pendek tiga calon untuk bertanding pada Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Mahkota yang dijadualkan berlangsung pada 28 September depan.
![10 cedera dalam kejadian reaktor kilang terbakar di Bintulu 10 cedera dalam kejadian reaktor kilang terbakar di Bintulu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41722145972_KebakaranGeneric.jpg)
10 cedera dalam kejadian reaktor kilang terbakar di Bintulu
Menurut PGOB kesemua mangsa yang cedera telah dikejarkan ke Hospital Bintulu untuk rawatan lanjut.
![Syamsul Yusof nekad saman Youtuber fitnah kisah rumah tangganya Syamsul Yusof nekad saman Youtuber fitnah kisah rumah tangganya](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/61601461139_TBSYAMSULYUSOFSAMA.jpg)
Syamsul Yusof nekad saman Youtuber fitnah kisah rumah tangganya
Pelakon dan pengarah filem, Syamsul Yusof nekad memfailkan saman ke atas pemilik sebuah saluran Youtube yang didakwa menggunakan tajuk sensasi mengenai kisah rumah tangganya.
![Perniagaan keluarga - Polis tumpas sindiket, rampas dadah RM3.41 juta Perniagaan keluarga - Polis tumpas sindiket, rampas dadah RM3.41 juta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51592816896_DatukAyobKhanMydin.jpg)
Perniagaan keluarga - Polis tumpas sindiket, rampas dadah RM3.41 juta
Polis menumpaskan sindiket pengedaran dadah antarabangsa yang turut didalangi empat sekeluarga dalam 10 serbuan di sekitar Muar dan Johor Bahru pada hujung minggu lalu.
!['Banyak kali saya minta maaf' - Isteri tunggang motosikal atas 'highway', ini penjelasan suami 'Banyak kali saya minta maaf' - Isteri tunggang motosikal atas 'highway', ini penjelasan suami](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61592197152_SuamiIsteri.jpg)
'Banyak kali saya minta maaf' - Isteri tunggang motosikal atas 'highway', ini penjelasan suami
Tindakan suaminya yang mengikut rapat daripada belakang mencetuskan persoalan netizen.
![COVID-19: Pelanggan tembak tiga pekerja restoran makanan segera selepas dilarang makan dalam restoran COVID-19: Pelanggan tembak tiga pekerja restoran makanan segera selepas dilarang makan dalam restoran](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/41588824707_McDshoot.jpg)
COVID-19: Pelanggan tembak tiga pekerja restoran makanan segera selepas dilarang makan dalam restoran
Suspek diberitahu oleh pekerja restoran itu bahawa ruang makan ditutup dan hanya 'drive-thru' sahaja dibuka.
![MAS ketatkan tahap keselamatan dan prosedur pemantauan atas pesawat MAS ketatkan tahap keselamatan dan prosedur pemantauan atas pesawat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-04/71366177444_295x200.jpg)
MAS ketatkan tahap keselamatan dan prosedur pemantauan atas pesawat
Prosedur tersebut bagaimanapun tidak dapat didedahkan kepada umum atas sebab-sebab keselamatan.
![MH370: Taklimat peringkat tertinggi keluarga China bersama pakar profesional MH370: Taklimat peringkat tertinggi keluarga China bersama pakar profesional](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-03/81396279159_295x200.jpg)
MH370: Taklimat peringkat tertinggi keluarga China bersama pakar profesional
Satu taklimat peringkat tertinggi akan diadakan untuk keluarga China yang melibatkan beberapa pakar-pakar profesional.