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Perak Pas Commissioner, Razman Zakaria (right), has issued a public apology to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, regarding the controversy surrounding an assembly at the Menara Condong, Teluk Intan held last October. NSTP PIC
Unlike most politicians, PAS’ Razman decent enough to admit error and apologise
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12, 2024: At least Perak PAS commissioner Razman Zakaria was decent enough to apologise publicly and admitted his claims against Housing and Local Government Minister Ng Kor Ming were entirely unfounded and baseless.
He is unlike most shameless politicians with inflated egos and refuse to admit their error, ending up in legal suits for defamation, and even losing significant amounts of compensation.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report on the matter:
Razman apologises to Nga over parade claim
-11 Dec 2024, 10:53 PM
Perak PAS commissioner Razman Zakaria admits his claims were ‘entirely unfounded and baseless’.
A video showing a group of people waving Chinese flags while cheering near the Leaning Tower in Teluk Intan went viral on social media in October.
PETALING JAYA: Perak PAS commissioner Razman Zakaria has issued a public apology to Teluk Intan MP and federal minister Nga Kor Ming over a statement accusing him of being involved in a parade where some participants had waved China’s national flag.
The controversy arose after a video was shared online showing a group of people waving the Chinese flag near the Leaning Tower in Teluk Intan during a temple festival and parade on Oct 24.
Razman, who is opposition leader in the Perak state assembly, then claimed that DAP vice-chairman Nga had officiated the event.
Razman today clarified that the allegation stemmed from confusion about two separate events – one officiated by Nga in September and the parade in October.
In a statement on Perak PAS’s Facebook page, Razman acknowledged that after verifying the facts, it was clear that “Nga was not present at the parade”.
In his apology, Razman admitted that his initial statement falsely implied Nga’s involvement in unlawful activities, including organising and endorsing the display of foreign symbols and participating in an illegal gathering.
He confirmed that these claims were “entirely unfounded and baseless”.
“I apologise unreservedly to Nga for all the distress and embarrassment caused by these allegations,” he said.
“I have removed the statement and undertaken not to make any similar or related claims against Nga in the future.”
The parade was part of the broader International Guan Gong Cultural Festival, with Asean countries represented. Nga previously said other states played host to the festival as well.
The organiser, Guan Gong Cultural Association, has since apologised for the controversy and said the Chinese flags were unexpectedly waved by a delegation from China.
It was previously reported that Nga had lodged a police report against Razman for his claims.
Perak police previously said they were investigating the parade under Section 3(1) of the National Emblems Act 1949 for flying a foreign flag in public places and Section 4(1) of the Assembly Act 2012 for violating the parade’s permit by allowing foreigners to participate in the event.
Perak Pas apologises to Nga over China flag controversy
By Muhammad Zulsyamini Sufian Suri - December 11, 2024 @ 11:43pm
Perak Pas Commissioner, Razman Zakaria (right), has issued a public apology to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, regarding the controversy surrounding an assembly at the Menara Condong, Teluk Intan held last October. NSTP PIC
IPOH: Perak Pas Commissioner, Razman Zakaria, has issued a public apology to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, regarding the controversy surrounding an assembly at the Menara Condong, Teluk Intan held last October.
In a statement, Razman acknowledged that the Perak Pas press release dated Oct 25, titled "Investigate Provocative Actions" published via Perak Pas' Facebook page, was based on confusion between information sources about two different events.
He said upon further review of the information, it was found that Nga was not present at the program that sparked the controversy and in line with this, the press release was retracted to meet the conditions of the apology offered to Nga.
"I would like to explain several matters in making this apology to Nga Kor Ming. The press release in question was based on confusion regarding two different events.
"One was a program officiated by Nga on Sept 13, 2024, and another was on Oct 24, 2024, involving the incident of waving China's national flag.
"In relation to this, I am issuing a statement as demanded and prepared by Nga's side as an expression of my apology and regret for the media statement that resulted from the confusion in the information received," Razman said in a statement published on Perak Pas' Facebook page today.
Razman admitted that the Oct 25 media statement implied and was understood to mean that Nga was involved in the controversial assembly and had a hand in organising the gathering where the national emblem of a foreign country was displayed.
He also acknowledged that the statement suggested Nga endorsed the organisation of an assembly where a foreign national emblem was displayed and colluded with the participants and organisers of the assembly.
"I realise that the media statement also implied and was understood to mean that Nga was involved in organising an illegal assembly that challenged Malaysia's sovereignty and harmony.
"Also endorsed an illegal assembly that challenged Malaysia's sovereignty and harmony, colluded with the participants and organisers, committed acts that undermined Malaysia's sovereignty and harmony, and incited the anger of Malaysians.
"Additionally, it portrayed him as someone disloyal to Malaysia, and who failed to preserve, protect, and defend the country's sovereignty. I admit that these accusations are untrue and entirely baseless.
"I unreservedly apologise to YB Nga Kor Ming for all the suffering and embarrassment caused to him due to these accusations," he said.
Razman also stated that the media statement had been withdrawn, and he pledged not to make similar allegations against Nga in the future.
Previously, the media reported that Nga intended to take civil action against Razman for allegedly defaming him regarding the parade that went viral involving the incident of waving China's flag at Dataran Menara Condong Teluk Intan last October.
The World Guan Gong Festival held in Teluk Intan in October included a religious-themed parade and floats, which went viral when several videos showed individuals waving China's flag near Dataran Menara Condong Teluk Intan while cheering. - NST
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