Jokowi Congratulates Dr M

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo has congratulated Dr Mahathir Mohamad on the latter’s appointment as the prime minister of Malaysia. In a message uploaded on his Facebook account, the Indonesian leader also congratulated Pakatan Harapan (PH) for its victory in the 14th general election on May 9. "We (Dr Mahathir and I) spoke on the phone yesterday (Thursday) after he was sworn in at Istana Negara,” said President Joko, or Jokowi as he is popularly known. Jokowi said he was happy to note that the GE14 democratic process was carried out in a “smooth and safe” manner. He said he hoped that relations between the two nations would grow further under Dr Mahathir’s leadership. Jokowi said he also hoped that Dr Mahathir would continue to enjoy good health for him to carry out his duties with the trust given to him by the Malaysian people. The 92-year-old Dr Mahathir made the headlines not only for his advanced age but for being sworn in the second time as prime minister.  His victory was also historic as the PH alliance he helms had beaten the Barisan Nasional coalition which had been in power for over six decades. -- BERNAMA