Mahathir mocks fat people in viral video


- AFP

PETALING JAYA: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pic) has been accused of body shaming by mocking fat people in a recent speech.

A viral video that has been circulating online and via messaging apps displays a snippet of Dr Mahathir's speech in Jitra, Kedah, on Tuesday that shows the former prime minister making fun of fat people.

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