A Datuk who was caught on a video assaulting a man and a woman at a hotpot restaurant has apologised and stated that his actions were too extreme.
“I admit that my friend and I committed an act that was not right and was extreme. My friend and I were not rational at the time, which was why I was very angry. I felt that my dignity had been challenged by a younger person, ” the man who identified himself as Datuk Tan said in a video message that went viral on Monday (Jan 18).
The video was recently uploaded on the Facebook page United Singaporean which shows Tan violently attacking a couple. Datuk Tan apologized to the couple for his action.
“My friend then also hit the young man. Subsequently, the fight became worse and I became even more unruly where I then slapped the woman.
“I really regret my actions as I was out of control. My friend and I were also drunk at that time. I hope that the public will not involve our families in this issue as this happened on our own accord,” he said.
Datuk Tan and his friend were released on police bail on Saturday (Jan 16) after their two-day remand order expired.
The assault, which took place at Tropicana Avenue last week was a hot topic among Malaysians as it not only involved a titled person but the alleged victim is another Datuk’s son.
Perak Chinese Assembly Hall deputy president Datuk Kwan Foh Kwai confirmed his son was slapped during the incident.
The heated argument is believed to have started after the victims complained about the noise the suspects were allegedly making at the restaurant.