00:00A Malaysian-Chinese social media influencer has apologized for taking out his phone to record a
00:06video as the national anthem was being played at an event. Chu Hao Ren acknowledged that his actions,
00:12caught on video in a clip that went viral, were inappropriate and that he should have
00:17sung the national anthem solemnly and with respect. In a statement, Chu said he was deeply
00:22sorry for his actions and promised to act more appropriately in such settings.
00:27AMLO Youth Chief Dr. Akmal Saleh, however, called for punitive action against Chu for
00:32disrespecting the national anthem and the country. In a Facebook post, Akmal said this is not a
00:37question of race or political party, but about the responsibility of all Malaysians to respect
00:43the country. In 2021, Chu also caught a controversy after posting a video for a skin whitening product
00:50which featured a female social media influencer in brownface. He apologized for the clip and took it
00:56down after facing backlash online. Natasha Bust, FMT.
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