On a quiet morning in Permatang Pauh, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stood in a small gallery dedicated to one of Penang’s cultural greats.

The Nordin Ahmad Gallery occupies a modest block of the historical Sekolah Kebangsaan Permatang Pasir, yet the room feels larger when filled with stories.

He lingered over photographs of the legendary actor – a hometown hero whose unforgettable roles in ‘Semerah Padi’ (1956) and ‘Hang Jebat’ (1961) shaped the golden age of Malay cinema.

For the community, it was a moment of pride. It was also a reminder that Seberang Perai’s strength has always lived in its people and their stories.