MALACCA REP SAYS SORRY FOR USING HARSH WORDS
Norhizam agrees viral clip affects his image as civil servant, rep
EXECUTIVE councillor for agriculture, entrepreneur development and agro-based Industry Norhizam Hassan Baktee showed his softer side and apologised for blowing his top.
Norhizam, who is Pengkalan Batu DAP assemblyman, agreed that the incident, which had gone viral, had affected his image as a civil servant and a rep.
“As an assemblyman, I have a responsibility to ensure the welfare and wellbeing of the people, especially the people in my area. Therefore, I apologise for the harsh words used at yesterday’s event.
“I will learn from this and improve on my weaknesses, especially the way I communicate with people and deal in other similar situations,” said Norhizam at a joint press conference with about 10 residents of Kampung Pulau Nibong organised by state DAP in Seri Negeri here.
The meeting saw Norhizam, who is state DAP deputy chairman, and the residents shaking hands and burying the hatchet.
Present were Housing, Local Government and Environment Committee chairman Tey Kok Kiew, state DAP secretary Khoo Poay Tiong and residents’ representative Md Derus Tompang, 58, who was in the altercation video.
Poay Tiong said state DAP regretted the incident and extended an apology for the way its elected representative had reacted in public.
“I welcome comments and feedback from the people, and together, we will improve,” he said.
Kok Kiew said the Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council had been asked to hold a meeting with about 180 villagers and residents in the area to resolve the issue of alternative road closures.
In Ayer Keroh, the state government expressed regret and apologised for the altercation.
Chief Minister Adly Zahari said the issue was discussed at the exco meeting yesterday.
He said Tey was instructed to look into the issues raised by villagers through discussions between local authorities, residents and villagers.