Sunday September 27, 2009 - The Star
PUTRAJAYA: Scores of people thronged the Hari Raya open house hosted by Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and wife Tun Jeanne Abdullah.
Looking resplendent in green, the former prime minister and Jeanne were at hand to greet a steady stream of visitors — Cabinet ministers, former ministers, foreign diplomats and the public — some of whom arrived as early as 11am.
By midday, Dewan Seri Endon at the Puspanitapuri complex were filled with people tucking into traditional delicacies and other mouth-watering dishes and sweets.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor arrived at 1.15pm.
Also present were Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim, Domestic Trade, Co-operative and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Agriculture and Agro-based Minister Datuk Noh Omar, former deputy prime minister Tun Musa Hitam and former Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs minister Datuk Shahrir Samad.
Abdullah told reporters that he was pleased to host the open house as it was an opportunity to “catch up with old friends”.
“I am happy that some (ministers) came but I understand that some could not make it as they have other commitments. This is a time for merriment, for seeking forgiveness and to be together with people you know,” he said.
Also at hand to welcome guests were Abdullah’s son Datuk Kamaluddin, daughter Nori and son-in-law Khairy Jamaluddin.
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