DAP MP criticises playing of Negaraku in cinemas, apologises after backlash


KUALA LUMPUR: An MP who criticised the playing of Negaraku in cinemas in a Facebook post has since taken down the offending post and made an apology following public backlash.

Bandar Kuching MP Chong Chieng Jen had said playing the national anthem in cinemas was a "disgrace and ridiculous".

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