It was five minutes to Scheduled Departure Time in KL when the ground staff walked into the flight deck to tell us that we're only two passengers down and they're VIPs. I asked who it was and he said it's the ex-Deputy Prime Minister and his wife. "Anwar?" I asked. He just smiled.
I was excited then! I just met him at Fudzail's house last week but there were about 150 other people there so I didn't want to bother him with a photo request or a personal conversation. But now's my chance! Just after top-of-climb I saw him going into the toilet from my camera so I rushed out and waited for him. As he came out I gave him a Salam and shook his hand. I had a quick conversation with him and found out he was on his way to Jeddah for a conference and wouldn't be stopping by in Dubai for long. So I wished him a pleasant trip and went back into the flight deck with a big smile on my face.
A few hours into the flight about an hour before top-of-descent into Dubai I stepped out to go to the toilet. I bumped into Datin Seri this time and had a short chat with her. She obviously just woke up and was not in the mood but was polite enough to indulge me for a little while. I didn't realise Datuk Seri was in the toilet until he came out and the crew intercepted him to ask for a photo. When offered by the Purser I couldn't say no!
I think this man is going to be the 6th Prime Minister of Malaysia. I have a good feeling about this.
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