Keep calm and salam: Deputy Health Minister urges public to refrain from shaking hands

Dr Lee (third from left) and Human Resources Minister M. Kulasegaran (third from right) joining others to demonstrate the “Salam Malaysia” greeting.

IPOH: In view of the coronavirus outbreak, the public have been urged to practise the "Salam Malaysia" gesture instead of shaking hands, says Dr Lee Boon Chye.

The Deputy Health Minister said the gesture - placing the right hand over the heart - would prevent people from touching one another, and reducing the possibility of contracting the virus.