Bersatu candidate demands apology over resurfaced video

Norhizam Hassan Baktee, the Bersatu party's candidate for the Pengkalan Batu constituency, has given a 24-hour deadline for an apology to be issued in connection with a video that recently resurfaced online. The video, which had previously circulated, has again gained traction on the social media platform Threads. The footage reportedly contains references to local government authorities and their powers. The renewed spread of the video prompted Baktee's response, as candidates typically seek to manage their public image during election campaigns. The circumstances surrounding the original video and the parties responsible for its recent resharing remain unclear. Bersatu, a component party in Malaysia's ruling coalition, is contesting various seats in ongoing political contests across the country. The incident highlights the continued impact of old social media content on political figures in the digital age.