Ankara: Long before artificial intelligence drew us into the maze of intellectual confusion, getting us fixated on everything and therefore nothing, T.S. Eliot had warned against being 'distracted from distraction by distraction'. A treacherous path indeed that could sink us down the rabbit hole of 'tumid apathy with no concentration.'

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, whose every utterance is scrutinized, must be cautious with his word choices. During his visit to Anitkabir in Ankara, he wrote in the visitors' book, acknowledging Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's role in shaping a great nation. His remarks, however, stirred controversy among critics, who quickly disparaged his tribute.

Nevertheless, the focus remains on the enduring relationship between Malaysia and Turkiye. The bonds of friendship between the two countries are not only deeply rooted but also personally significant, transcending the negativity of dissenting voices.