00:00The Press Secretary to the Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar apologized to the Undang Yang Empat
00:07for his use of a title associated with the Undang Institution
00:11during the launch of Pakatan Harpan's state election machinery on Friday.
00:16Ahmad Shahir Shah said that as a Negeri Sembilan native who holds the state's customs, culture,
00:23and Undang Institution in high regard, he viewed the use of the title Dato' Undang
00:28seriously as it involved the sensitivities of the Adat Perpate Institution
00:33which should be respected by all parties regardless of political affiliation.
00:38He apologized to the Undang Yang Empat for remarks he made in jest with DAP Secretary General Anthony Loke
00:46in which he referred to a social media title used for him, Tuk Undang.
00:51He said he acknowledged his mistake and hoped his apology would clear up any misunderstanding
00:57that may have arisen.
00:59He also said PH remained committed to respecting and upholding the dignity of the Undang Institution
01:05as a valuable heritage that forms part of Negeri Sembilan's identity and pride.
01:12Shruti Menon, FMT
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