Minister says spent less than 12 hours in Dubai, back before PM's order

Youth and Sports Minister Ahmad Faizal Azumu has admitted to be among cabinet ministers said to be on holiday abroad amid the flood crisis.

Utusan TV quoted Faizal as saying that he had spent less than 12 hours in Dubai last Wednesday with his two sons, who are both studying in the UK, and they have not met since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic two years ago.

"Yes, I did apply for leave...