May 13, 2021 KUALA LUMPUR (CNA) – Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday apologised for flouting COVID-19 regulations during a Hari Raya charity event over the weekend. In a Facebook post Dr Mahathir said he had travelled back to Langkawi on May 8 to fulfil several Ramadhan and Aidilfitri donation programmes in his parliamentary area. Among the events was an aid distribution activity for residents at Surau Tsunami Batu Arang in Kuala Teriang, Kuah. “I was informed that at the event, I violated the standard operating procedures (SOP) by not taking body temperature when entering the surau. This was a mistake. This shouldn’t happen. I’m sorry for not complying with the SOP,” he said.