I did not say slap, says under-fire Tajuddin


PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman (pic), who is known for his controversial statements, is denying that he used words such as “lempang” and “tampar” (to slap) Chinese who highlighted complaints outside the country.

The Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister and Pasir Salak MP said such words “are not suitable for a veteran politician like me”.

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