Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak marked his 71st birthday today, with thousands of netizens flooding social media with messages of congratulations and support.
The outpouring of well wishes comes as Najib continues to be a prominent figure in the Malaysian public eye.
In a post shared on his official Facebook page earlier this morning, Najib’s team uploaded a photo from his 64th birthday celebration back in 2018, when he was still the Prime Minister.
The image shows Najib surrounded by family and friends, celebrating in the comfort of his private residence.
Happy Birthday, Datuk Seri Najib Razak. May you continue to be granted perseverance and health in facing all challenges. Believe that justice will come in due time.”
The post quickly gained traction, amassing over 32,000 reactions, 5,000 comments, and 700 shares within just a few hours.
Many netizens took to the comment section to share personal birthday wishes, with some leaving heartfelt and lengthy messages for the former leader.
One thing to note is that the photo featured in today’s post was taken on July 21, 2018, two days ahead of Najib’s 64th birthday, during a private celebration hosted at his residence on Embassy Row.
At the time, he was still serving as the Prime Minister, and the event was a gathering of close family and friends.
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