It is normal to ask for an “offset” in business dealings provided the money is not taken for personal use, says the Prime Minister.<br /><br />Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad told reporters this after a session with Education Ministry staff on Thursday (Feb 6), adding that even the government, when making purchases for equipment, would ask for an offset.<br /><br />He was commenting on media reports over allegations of corruption involving AirAsia and Airbus.