Kuala Lumpur: The Social Welfare Department (JKM) clarified the viral issue involving Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun.
JKM, in a statement, said Rina was not only involved in cleaning the floor at Sekolah Kebangsaan Salak Tinggi relief centre, but she was also getting her hands dirty in cleaning up and arranging other logistics at the school.
“JKM, as the department that manages the operation had requested Datuk Seri Rina’s assistance to clean up bird dropping stains that were difficult to get rid of before.
“Since the water jet machine was already there, Datuk Seri Rina accepted the request and did the work with an open heart,” the statement read.
Netizens had flayed the women, family and community development minister earlier for wearing high heels when visiting a flood relief centre.
She was also criticised for organising a grand dinner at a hotel to raise funds for flood victims.
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