Malaysian and Singaporean Leaders Pay Tribute to Zhu Following His Death
Prime Ministers Anwar Ibrahim and Lawrence Wong remember Zhu for his contributions to economic ties and bilateral cooperation.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and Singaporean PM Lawrence Wong have paid tribute to Zhu following his death at 97, highlighting his role in strengthening economic ties.
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Regional leaders reacted to the passing of Zhu at age 97, recalling past diplomatic and economic cooperation.
In a deeply personal tribute posted on social media, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim described Zhu, who died on Wednesday at the age of 97, as “a good friend”.
The pair worked together to strengthen economic ties between the two countries, building a foundation Anwar said “still underpins our relationship today”.
“On another occasion, during a visit to my home library, he surprised me with several Chinese classics he had personally selected. I still have them to this day.”
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong described Zhu as an “old friend” of the city state, pointing to his support for a joint economic megaproject between the two countries.
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- What were Zhu's official titles and specific historical roles?
