KUALA LUMPUR: Actress Izara Aishah has apologised after a picture of her hugging Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad went viral on social media.
"Just like most Malaysians, I am always in awe every time I see YAB Tun Mahathir," the actress who is married to songbird Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza's stepson Muhammad Adib Khalid, wrote on her Instagram account.
"A few days ago was no different, but I may have taken it a bit too far by posting a private moment during our family's Raya visit. I regret that some have reacted negatively towards my posting, and to YAB Tun and family, I apologize for any hurt I may have caused for being overly expressive. Maaf zahir dan batin," the actress added.
Izara known for dramas such as Cinta Masam Manis posted the photo that became a much-talked about topic amongst Netizens earlier with the caption: “Tun reminds me of my late grandfather Khalid Ghouse. Tun is so much like him. (Love) Dada, you’re always in my prayers.”
Checks on her Instagram however found the photo has since been deleted.
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