KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The nation's first astronaut has admitted to accepting contributions when giving talks.However, Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Sheikh Mustapha denies allegations he had received, among others, RM8,000 an hour for giving talks.
He said it was the norm for him to give talks in schools for free."I hope we can resolve this unfortunate incident (allegations) because its negative impact would affect my ability to continue giving talks to schools in the country.
"(Nevertheless) I have spoken to Science, Technology and Innovation Deputy Minister Fadilah Yusof and given a detailed explanation...and he was happy and satisfied with my explanation," he added.
Dr Sheikh Muszaphar was speaking to reporters after flagging off and taking part in the Sixth Batik Fun Walk 2008 here, Sunday.
Meanwhile, Penyayang chairman Nori Abdullah, who organised the walk, was exuberant with the number of participants taking part in the event, especially since some of the proceeds would be donated to the Penyayang Pesakit Kanser charity.
"I am happy with the number of participants taking part this year, which is about 1,200. This is double the number of participants we had last year."It is also heartening to know that these participants will help make life a little easier for cancer patients," she said.
Her husband, Rembau Member of Parliament Khairy Jamaluddin, showed his support for his wife's programme in being a participant in the event.
-- BERNAMA
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