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Opposition lawmaker explains why he kissed PM's hands

PARLIAMENT | Ismail Mohamed Said (BN-Kuala Krau) today explained that he was only showing courtesy to Dr Mahathir Mohamad by shaking and kissing the prime minister's hands.

Ismail also reminded RSN Rayer (Harapan-Jelutong), who had questioned the gesture, that upholding basic courtesy and morality is one of the pillars of the Rukun Negara.

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