KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given comedian Trevor Noah a few last-minute pointers on what to joke about during his Malaysian show tonight, while joking that they could turn to crowdfunding if the comedian gets into trouble.
Anwar shared photographs of their meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya on Facebook, describing their conversation as a light-hearted exchange covering politics, humour and various other topics.
“It was a pleasure to welcome Trevor Noah today. We had the chance to chat about politics, humour and all sorts of other things, with plenty of laughter along the way,” he wrote.
The Prime Minister also revealed that he had offered the former The Daily Show host some suggestions for his performance, adding that he hoped the jokes would not offend anyone.
“I also managed to offer him a few pointers on what he could joke about on stage tonight. Hopefully, nobody takes offence!” he said.
Anwar then signed off with a quip that appeared to take a swipe at Umno’s fundraising drive to help pay the RM50 million fine imposed on its former president, Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
“Anyway, don’t worry, Trevor. If anything happens tonight, we’ll crowdfund together!” he added.
Noah is in Malaysia as part of his Trevor Noah Asia Tour 2026, making his highly anticipated Malaysian debut with two performances at Idea LIVE Arena on Nov 9 and 10.
His first show took place yesterday, while tonight’s 8pm performance was added after the original date sold out.
Both shows have since been sold out, according to organiser LOL Asia.
The Emmy-winning comedian, who hosted The Daily Show from 2015 to 2022, is known for his political satire, sharp social commentary and observations on cultural differences.
His 2026 Asian tour also includes sold-out performances in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Beyond stand-up comedy, Noah is also an internationally bestselling author. His memoir, Born a Crime, recounts his childhood growing up under apartheid in South Africa and received widespread acclaim. – November 10, 2026