Malaysian Prime Minister expressed condolences on the demise of Manmohan Singh, said this

Anwar Ibrahim, the prime minister of Malaysia, expressed his condolences on Friday for the death of Dr. Manmohan Singh, the former prime minister of India, who died at the age of 92.

Ibrahim called Singh a great figure in Indian economic development and a beloved friend.

Anwar thought back on Singh’s life and his leadership throughout India’s revolutionary economic period.

“The news of my esteemed and beloved friend, Dr. Manmohan Singh, dying away weighs heavily on me.

Numerous books, articles, and obituaries will undoubtedly be written on this outstanding individual, honoring him as the mastermind behind India’s economic changes. In a post on X, he claimed that Dr. Manmohan Singh, as Prime Minister, was the catalyst for India’s rise to prominence in the global economy.

Anwar reminisced about his time spent working with the former prime minister in the 1990s, when they were both finance ministers for their countries. He emphasized their common dedication to combating corruption and their cooperation on a significant case.

“During the 1990s, when we were both finance ministers, I had the unique opportunity to see firsthand the early stages of these revolutionary initiatives. Our dedication to the fight against corruption was so strong that we even worked together to solve a significant case. The accolades that will come in the coming days will be well-earned. He said, “Dr. Manmohan Singh leaves behind a legacy that will inspire generations to come. He is undeniably upright, steadfast, and resolute as a statesman, but a little awkward as a politician.”

The Malaysian prime minister also related a personal account of Singh’s generosity when he was imprisoned and disclosed that, in spite of the political difficulties of the day, Manmohan Singh had provided scholarships for his kids, especially his son Ihsan.

“He will be all of that and more to me. Few people are aware of this, thus it is time for me to tell Malaysians about it: he showed me a kindness during my years of imprisonment that he didn’t have to, one that wasn’t politically advantageous or, as one would expect, valued by the Malaysian government at the time. Still, in keeping with his nature, he did it. He provided scholarships for my kids, especially for my son Ihsan.

As the Bard would say, it was a sign of a man so full of “the milk of human kindness” that he demonstrated such generosity and exceptional compassion, even though I had turned down the generous offer. He supported me as a loyal friend throughout those difficult times as I made my way through the maze of incarceration. He was distinguished by these silent acts of generosity, and they will always be engraved in my heart,” the prime minister of Malaysia said. “Goodbye, my mitra, my bhai, Manmohan,” he said.

At the age of 92, Manmohan Singh died away on Thursday night at AIIMS, Delhi, from age-related illnesses. He was sent to AIIMS after experiencing an unexpected loss of consciousness at home.

Manmohan Singh, who was born on September 26, 1932, was an economist who also held the position of Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 1982 to 1985. From 2004 until 2014, he served as India’s thirteenth prime minister.