RAWANG: The Chinese New Year television commercial by local car manufacturer Perodua never intended to hurt anybody but sought to raise issues to make the public reflect on themselves, said Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) managing director Tan Sri Ab. Rahman Omar.
“It was never our intention to criticise but up to you (the individual) on how you look at it. It was for all Malaysians and not specifically meant for one race,” he said of the two advertisements, which drew criticism by segments of the Chinese community for being “insensitive” and “disrespectful”.