PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he was in high spirits in the run-up to tabling Budget 2024 at 4pm today – the second to be unveiled by his unity government.

Anwar, who is also finance minister, was speaking to reporters after performing Friday prayers at Masjid Mahmoodiah in Precinct 18, Putrajaya.

The prime minister, dressed in light purple baju Melayu and a Palestine sash, exchanged greetings with congregants before leaving the mosque.

Anwar prayed with more than 1,000 people comprising local residents and civil servants, and listened to a sermon entitled “Solidariti Pertahankan Palestin (Solidarity in Defending Palestine)”, which was delivered by Masjid Mahmoodiah grand imam Abu Bakar Mohd Noor.

Upon his arrival at the mosque at 12.55pm, Anwar was received by Religious Affairs Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.

The prime minister then launched the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Palestine fund. – Bernama, October 13, 2023.