Internet users rise to correct Adham Baba's use of 'Spanish fly' in reference to early 20th century pandemic


PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba is in the limelight again on social media due to a video clip of him saying "Spanish fly" in reference to the deadly pandemic that swept the globe a century ago.

In the video clip making its rounds online, the Health Minister is delivering a speech, believed to be at a public university.

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