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Bersatu candidate demands apology over resurfaced altercation video
Pengkalan Batu candidate Norhizam Hassan Baktee has called for an apology from those behind the circulation of a controversial video, threatening legal action if demands are not met.
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Norhizam Hassan Baktee, the Bersatu party's candidate for Pengkalan Batu, has issued a demand for an apology following the resurfacing of a video depicting an altercation involving him. The candidate indicated he would pursue legal remedies against those responsible should they fail to comply with his request.
The circulation of the video has reignited public attention on the incident, prompting the politician to take a firm stance on the matter. Norhizam's response underscores growing tensions surrounding the use of social media and video content during the electoral period.
The candidate's threat of legal action represents an escalation in his response to the video's resurfacing. Such disputes over digital content have become increasingly common in Malaysian politics, raising questions about accountability and verification of materials shared online.