Speaking to The Star Online, Ismail Sabri, who had earlier said he did not consume the eggs due to health issues, said: "The eggs were on the table, but that doesn't mean I ate any. As a guest, I was not involved in ordering the food. It was a pre-planned programme and the food was provided," he said, adding that, "This is akin to Hindus attending a Malay kenduri (banquet) where beef is served. Just because they are seated at the table, we cannot assume that they ate the beef."