Malaysian PM Anwar Cancels Pahang Visit Due to Back Pain

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has cancelled his scheduled working visit to Pahang due to back pain that has limited his movement, following medical advice to rest. The last-minute decision was confirmed by the Prime Minister’s Office, which conveyed Anwar's sincere apologies to the people of Pahang who had prepared to welcome him. The canceled visit included plans to officiate events and attend engagement sessions related to development projects and community programs in the state. Anwar recently returned from a demanding schedule that included leading the Malaysian delegation at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting in South Korea and chairing the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. No replacement date for the Pahang visit has been announced. The Prime Minister’s health and need for rest highlight the pressures from his recent intensive international engagements.