Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad was questioned by a spouse of a former cabinet minister for bringing his children to Istana Negara.
The question was posed by Norlin Shamsul Bahri, the spouse of multi-term cabinet minister Saifuddin Abdullah, who is now a Bersatu politician after stints in Umno and PKR.
“Wah. (You) brought your kids to Istana Negara for an official function. Don’t you know protocol Mr Minister?” wrote Norlin as a comment on a photograph posted by Nik Nazmi (above) on his Instagram account.
In response, Nik Nazmi wrote that he was merely fulfilling an invitation.
“The invitation from the palace instructed us to bring my wife, children, and grandchildren.
“I don’t have grandchildren so I brought my children and wife,” he replied.
The event hosted by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah was known as the “Majlis Ramah Mesra Aidilfitri” held at the Dewan Santapan Utama at Istana Negara.
The event was attended by some 2,000 people, including several cabinet ministers, foreign dignitaries, and notable figures from the business community, among others.
Several netizens also pointed out to Norlin that photographs on Istana Negara's Facebook page showed that there were plenty of other children at the event.
Reporters who received the invitation confirmed that their children were also invited.
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