Dr M: I shook hands with 55,000 visitors, afraid my hand will fall off


Dr Mahathir (in purple baju Melayu) shaking hands with guests at the Raya open house at Seri Perdana on Friday.

PUTRAJAYA: Even at age 92, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad showed he still had the stamina to play host to the massive crowd that thronged Seri Perdana on the first day of Hari Raya on Friday (June 15).

The Prime Minister thanked the 80,000 guests who attended the open house, which was being held for the first time by the Pakatan Harapan-led Government.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

No price gouging during Ramadan, Sabah consumer group urges businesses
Fashion designer Jovian Mandagie fails in appeal against bankruptcy order
Police hunt 36 wanted individuals
Bills to limit PM’s tenure, split AG–PP roles to be tabled Monday
Fisheries Act amendment to strengthen marine mammal conservation
Thousands affected as overnight downpour triggers Paitan floods
Three rural areas in Sabah declared disaster zones after floods
Severe rain warning issued for several areas in Sabah
INTERACTIVE: A peek into the balik kampung exodus
MMA calls for stronger action against illegal clinics in Kuala Lumpur

Others Also Read