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PM’s wife didn’t request for car with special licence plate during recent Sabah visit, says state secretary
KOTA KINABALU, June 25 — The Prime Minister’s wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail did not request for a a car with special licence plate bearing “Prime Minister’s Wife” during her recent visit here, said Sabah State Secretary Datuk Seri Safar Untong.
In a statement today, Safar explained that it is part of the Sabah government’s usual practice to be the one responsible in providing transport facilities for the prime minister and his wife, assistant ministers and their wives, as well as situations involving ‘very, very important persons’ (VVIPs) coming to Sabah for official or working visits.
“Part of this practice includes providing them with cars indicating licence plates according to their respective title.
“The Sabah government provides these transportations according to the suitability of their itinerary throughout their time in Kota Kinabalu.
“Datin Seri Panglima Dr Wan Azizah had never requested for a car with the special licence plate,” he said.
Recently, a picture made its rounds on social media for showing a Toyota Vellfire with the licence plate bearing “Isteri YAB Perdana Menteri”. — Borneo Post
