When Anwar gatecrashed a Christmas hi-tea
What a last-minute appearance says about the PM's priorities
I was mulling over whether to write about Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s recent Cabinet reshuffle.
The Edge has a complete writeup of the changes. If you want names and nitty gritty, there’s your reference.
I also wasn’t in the mood of writing a straightforward analysis, because it’ll just be something boring or even inane.
And it doesn’t serve any purpose attempting that angle if I’m only going to publish today1.
So, I’ll tell you a story, one with lessons applicable to just about anyone, whether you are an investor, a techbro or even a voter.
Given it’s close to the end of the year, everyone will be attempting to reach the PM, hoping he’ll be their Santa Claus and grant them their 2026 wishes.
If only it were that easy.
And my story begins with Anwar’s attendance at the Christmas hi-tea organised by the Christian Federation of Malaysia (CFM) on Saturday.
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