Selangor executive council member Iskandar Samad condemned those shaming attendees of official open houses this festive season.

He said those who call these attendees "beggars" or say they are "starving" to the extent of having to brave crowds to get a free meal, should realise not all are as fortunate to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri comfortably.

"There are many ordinary people who cannot afford to prepare anything special for their family to feast on this Hari Raya.

"There are those who meet their elected representatives to ask for assistance so they can buy meat. They count pennies when deciding to spend on Hari Raya cookies, so don't expect them to have new clothes either," Iskandar said in a Facebook posting...