Malaysian fans confused by HK actor Kenneth Ma’s ‘aku makan' greeting


PETALING JAYA: Hong Kong actor Kenneth Ma fumbled with his Malay and made a faux pas by saying “aku makan” when greeting his Malaysian fans recently, reported Sin Chew Daily.

The 50-year-old, here to attend the opening of a G2000 outlet at The Exchange TRX, had wanted to say “apa khabar” but ended up blurting “aku makan” instead.

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