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By Mihar Dias Copyright ©️ July 2023
The recent 25-minute virtual meeting between Elon Musk and Anwar Ibrahim has raised eyebrows and highlighted some concerning aspects.
While Anwar Ibrahim seemed eager to meet with the billionaire entrepreneur, it appears that Musk's level of interest and engagement during the discussion was lacking.
The fact that Musk was tweeting unrelated content during the meeting suggests a lack of focus and investment in the conversation.
Musk's tweets, which included one-liners and unrelated comments, clearly indicate that he was not fully engaged in the meeting with Anwar Ibrahim. The timing of Musk's tweets, coinciding with the reported duration of the meeting, further solidifies this observation.
Comparisons made to Musk's previous engagements with political leaders, such as President Joko Widodo of Indonesia, highlight the stark difference in his level of enthusiasm. After meeting with President Widodo, Musk tweeted about the honour of the meeting and the exciting future projects they discussed. This stark contrast with Anwar Ibrahim's meeting, described merely as a "call" rather than a face-to-face meeting, is concerning.
It is worth noting that Anwar Ibrahim's attempts to woo Musk and attract investment in Malaysia were initiated by the previous government. This context raises questions about whether Musk's interest in the meeting was genuine or if it was merely a courtesy extended to the prime minister.
The lack of transparency regarding what Musk actually said during the call, as the prime minister's statement made no mention of it, adds to the doubts surrounding the meeting. Without knowing the content of Musk's contributions to the conversation, it is difficult to evaluate the overall significance of the meeting and its potential impact on Malaysia's future.
In conclusion, Elon Musk's disinterest and lack of engagement during the meeting with Anwar Ibrahim raise concerns about the sincerity of his intentions and the potential benefits for Malaysia. The contrasting behaviours exhibited by Musk in other political engagements, as well as the absence of substantive information about the meeting, leave room for scepticism. If Malaysia hopes to attract meaningful investment and collaboration from high-profile figures like Musk, it is crucial to ensure genuine interest and commitment from both parties involved.
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