Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad took the opportunity of the weekend today to take his wife, Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, out on a date around Kuala Lumpur.

Through several photographs that were uploaded in social media, the 94-year-old was seen driving in a Proton to the city with his wife.

"Once in a while, (I) take Hasmah dating in KL," he said in an Instagram posting @chedetofficial, today.

The romantic couple also spent time to have a bite at a cafe in Jalan Bukit Bintang.

So far, the posting containing three photographs and one video had received more than 55,000 likes and 2,000 comments from netizens.

The posting also drew the attention of singer Siti Nurhaliza. Netizens were impressed by the strong message of love that Mahathir and Siti Hasmah had for each other and prayed for the couple’s prosperity and health.

"Bravooo, our PM can still drive ...May the PM and wife Siti Hasmah...Enjoy happiness and always be healthy...We join your happiness Tun..Our PM," says @miy.cjom.

@qiellaaa meanwhile says "Best relationship goals. Growing old goals."

"So sweet," said @Maradiana while @rigneshgopal wrote, “Nice (and) a good example of how to take care of a wife."

- Bernama