DPM hits out at Hadi's alleged remarks on cash hand out


KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has hit out at PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang for his alleged remarks on handouts to voters were a "charitable act".

"If he does it, it is a charitable act, but if others do it, it is corruption," said Zahid, who is also the Umno president when met by reporters at the MCA Chinese New Year 2023 reception on Sunday (Jan 22).

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