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Everyone’s favourite defence minister, Haji Mohamad bin Sabu (affectionately known as Mat Sabu) is doing his best to take on the challenge of a ministerial role, while still remaining true to himself.

After officially clocking in on his first day of work as Minister of Defence, he admitted that he was nervous and was quoted as saying,

“Of course I’m nervous. Now I have to follow rules and protocols, I am someone who is so used to being with the people. But I don’t want to change the style of Mohamad Sabu.”

He’s certainly sticking to his word, though, as the minister was praised for staying humble after photos of him leaving his home to report for work began to circulate online.

The photos show Mat Sabu stepping out of his terrace house with his Perodua Viva parked in his porch, with assistants, bodyguards, and a police escort waiting for him outside.

Malaysian netizens, who have already developed a soft spot for the Amanah president, showed their admiration for his simple, down-to-earth lifestyle.

All these years in politics and he's staying in a terrace house, with a Viva parked at the porch.I'm loving Mat Sabu more. pic.twitter.com/rjARAb8Eel — Tharanidaran (@Jaegerbomb94) May 23, 2018

He's come a long way to where he's at now. All those talks, those walks (well march) for what he believes in, for the right thing, for the people. God bless Mat Sabu and family. 💖 https://t.co/XfxQUAvC7d — ili (@theiliminati) May 23, 2018

Dia duduk rumah teres je :') bukan bungalow mansion private. God bless — Adele (@adilahrostam) May 23, 2018

I’m in fact proud that there is still a leader like Mat Sabu.. i think people respect him more compare with many… pic.twitter.com/BYcTK9aCoH — AmDe Sidik (@amdesidik) May 23, 2018

We definitely have a lot of respect for a minister who continues to stay humble while working in cabinet! All the best, Mat Sabu, we believe in you!

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