Former governor's ‘stepson’ triggers public ire in Sarawak, wipes face with cash in video

SHAH ALAM - Sarawakians have voiced their anger and frustration following the circulation of a viral video depicting an individual resembling Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud's stepson, Nizar Taib, eating a burger and then wiping his face with money.

The video, originating from Nizar_SWK's TikTok account, the individual is seen consuming a burger before using a wad of currency, appearing to be Euros, to wipe his mouth.

The caption accompanying the video on Annoyed Malaysian's Twitter page reads: "Reminder that Taib Mahmud's 'bumiputera Melanau' stepson (Raghad's son) ate a burger on TikTok & wiped his mouth obnoxiously with cash that probably belongs to the people of Sarawak."

Netizens have responded with disgust and anger, condemning the act as a blatant disregard for the value of money.

"Many in Sarawak are in desperate need of simple necessities like food and medicine," expressed one netizen.

Others have called for an end to corruption in the country, labelling it a national virus.

"Though I am not a Sarawakian, it hurts me terribly to see this," wrote another social media user.

However, checks on TikTok revealed that the account @nizar_swk had been removed.

In recent days, the couple (Taib and Toh Puan Raghad Kurdi) has frequently made headlines.

The drama unfolded with reports alleging that Raghad arrived at the Normah Medical Specialist Centre in Kuching last Saturday with her butler and bodyguard to fetch Taib.

Raghad refuted claims that she was attempting to leave the country, asserting that her primary concern was her husband's welfare and serving the people of Sarawak.

Yesterday, Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata confirmed that the former state governor (Taib) is at Demak Jaya, his private residence in Petra Jaya, Kuching.