The total bill that Putrajaya had to foot for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Aidilfitri open houses in Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu was just over RM6 million, according to the government.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs, and Special Functions) Armizan Mohd Ali said the events cost less money compared to the Aidilfitri open house hosted by Anwar's predecessor last year.

In a written parliamentary reply, Armizan said the open house in Kedah cost RM3.1 million - and RM1.5 million each in Kelantan and Terengganu...