‘Salam Malaysia’ is the way


Safe gesture: (From third left) Dr Lee, Human Resources Minister M. Kulasegaran and other politicians from DAP and PKR showing the ‘Salam Malaysia’ greeting. — MANJIT KAUR/The Star

IPOH: Malaysians should opt for the “Salam Malaysia” greeting instead of shaking hands in view of the coronavirus outbreak, says Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye.

This would avoid the need of having to touch one another and hence, reduce the possibility of contracting the virus, he said.

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