One Car, Prabowo Directly Brings PM Anwar Ibrahim's Return to Halim

President Prabowo Subianto and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim are in one car at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Friday, March 27, 2026. (ANTARA/HO-BPMI Presidential Secretariat)

JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto personally escorted Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's return to Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, Jakarta, Friday night, riding in the same vehicle.

As reported by ANTARA, Friday, March 27, the moment was the closing of the visit of the Prime Minister Anwar to Indonesia in the context of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah.

After holding a meeting at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, PM Anwar was accompanied by President Prabowo walking to the vehicle.

The two leaders were seen having a light conversation and warm smiles as they headed to their vehicles. The song Rasa Sayange was also played to accompany PM Anwar's return and add to the atmosphere of familiarity.

Not only to the vehicle door, President Prabowo also personally escorted PM Anwar's return from Istana Merdeka by riding the same vehicle.

This not only reflects the close diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Malaysia, but also confirms how close the personal relationship between the two leaders of the same country has been established for a long time.

Upon arrival at the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, PM Anwar was released with full honor with a line of honor standing in line with the stairs of the plane.

The warm and familiar atmosphere was again seen when the two leaders said goodbye to each other before PM Anwar climbed the stairs of the plane.

In addition, under the stairs of the plane, it also seemed that PM Anwar was released, namely Foreign Minister Sugiono, Secretary of State Prasetyo Hadi, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.

From the bottom of the aircraft stairs, President Prabowo waved his hand which was then greeted by PM Anwar's hand wave from the front of the aircraft door as a sign of farewell.

The gesture became a symbol of the close friendship that continues to exist between the two leaders and countries.

At around 19.20 WIB, the plane carrying PM Anwar and his limited entourage departed Indonesia, ending this meaningful short visit.

This visit once again confirms that Indonesia and Malaysia's relationship is not only built on political and economic interests, but is also strengthened by the values of brotherhood, cultural closeness, and mutual respect that have been established for a long time.

The familiarity of the two leaders is expected to become a strong foundation for strengthening cooperation in various fields, both at the government level and between the two countries' peoples.