Teo Nie Ching apologises for 'Lahabau Melaka' blunder


PETALING JAYA: Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching has apologised for putting up a picture on Facebook with the curse word "lahabau" (useless) without understanding its meaning.

On Monday (Nov 8), Teo had uploaded a picture accompanied by the words "Lahabau Melaka, Jom Undi" in a bid to show her support for the Melaka state elections and encourage voters to vote.

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