Perak PAS Commissioner Apologizes to Housing Minister over Defamatory Remarks
Perak PAS Commissioner Razman Zakaria has apologized to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming in connection with the defamatory remarks linking the Perak DAP chairman to the incident of waving the Chinese national flag in Teluk Intan last October.
Mistaken and Confused
In a statement, Razman admitted that he was mistaken and confused as there were two programmes officiated by Nga, one on September 13 and another on October 24 involving the flag waving incident.
Unreserved Apology
"After reviewing information sources, it turned out that YB Nga Kor Ming was not at the parade that sparked the controversy. I admit that the allegations were untrue and completely baseless. I apologise unreservedly to YB Tuan Nga Kor Ming for all the suffering and embarrassment caused," he said.
Removal of Media Statement and Undertaking
Razman also said that the media statement had been removed from social media and gave an undertaking not to make any similar allegations against Nga.
Controversial Incident
Participants at the Guan Dong Cultural Festival event in Teluk Intan on October 24 reportedly waved China’s flags, and this was widely shared on social media before a police report was lodged.
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Conclusion
Razman’s apology comes after Nga threatened to take action against him for the defamatory remarks. This incident highlights the importance of verifying information before making public statements, and the consequences of spreading false information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What did Razman apologize for?
A: Razman apologized for his defamatory remarks linking the Perak DAP chairman to the incident of waving the Chinese national flag in Teluk Intan last October.
Q: Why did Razman apologize?
A: Razman apologized because he was mistaken and confused, and the allegations were untrue and baseless.
Q: What did Razman undertake?
A: Razman gave an undertaking not to make any similar allegations against Nga.