Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein was seen vaping during Parliamentary proceedings yesterday (August 6th), and a video of him caught in the act went viral on social media.
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However, he almost immediately acknowledged his mistake in a tweet saying:
Sorry, I didn't realise - it's a new habit. I apologise to the Dewan and promise to not do it again 😔 https://t.co/2BdUl6D9K2
— Hishammuddin Hussein 🇲🇾 (@HishammuddinH2O) August 6, 2020
Datuk Seri Hishammuddin already confirmed yesterday that the Ministry of Health has issued him a fine for the offence, and he says he will of course pay the fine, while insisting that the law applies to everybody.
Yes, it was a mistake and I admitted it. I have always maintained that no one should be above the rules. @KKMPutrajaya has compounded me, and I will pay the fine. https://t.co/W2KZ5FMF3f
— Hishammuddin Hussein 🇲🇾 (@HishammuddinH2O) August 6, 2020
As per the new law passed by the Pakatan Harapan administration, if you’re caught smoking in prohibited areas, you will be subject to a compound of RM250.
So what did Malaysians have to say about it?
Well, many were angry at the fact that a Minister could do such a thing, but most netizens were indifferent about it, saying he was only human.
Ketagihan nikotin ni betul betul mencabar. Jujur mengaku adalah yang terbaik.
— Muhammad Azri (@Sir_Azri) August 6, 2020
#NewProfilePic untuk @HishammuddinH2O 😁 pic.twitter.com/sB7WoFb0L9
— Fahmi Reza (@kuasasiswa) August 6, 2020
Very quick to admit and apologize. No beating around the bushes, no waiting until the majority call him out.
— Shakir Ariff Shaifuddin 🇲🇾 (@shakiriff) August 6, 2020
Lots of admiration and respect to the gentleman.
10x aku tgk baru paham. Igtkan DS kantoi korek idung pastu leset kat baju. Kalu yg tu, biasa aaa...
— Ikram (@ikram_zya) August 6, 2020
Vape rupanya.
How do you feel about this?
by Kyle Roshen Jacob
