WATSONS ‘LEGENDA CUN RAYA’ VIDEO - APOLOGY STATEMENT

Hi everyone.. Anyone watch the Lagenda Cun Raya by Watsons recently? The video has so many feedback from the netizen and many has complaint it to be racism eventhough I didn't look it as one.  But still you can pleased everyone right? And not everyone has a big heart and of course not everyone can find the same humor is funny. hihi

So, to make things clear, Watsons Malaysia has made and apology statement to all Malaysian.

APOLOGY STATEMENT by Caryn Loh, General Manager and Country Head of Watsons Malaysia regarding WATSONS ‘LEGENDA CUN RAYA’ VIDEO 

    

We deeply and sincerely apologize for our recent “Legenda Cun Raya” video which was released on social media in Malaysia. The 15 minute video was inspired by the Malay legend Dayang Senandong made popular in the 1965 movie “Dayang Senandong’. It was our intention to convey concepts of inner and outer beauty, unfortunately the video instead offended many.

Regretfully, we acknowledge that the “Legenda Cun Raya” video is not in-line with the values that we hold dearly in Malaysia. Watsons Malaysia takes responsibility for the video and its content and is truly sorry that some elements have offended the general public.

Watsons Malaysia following the feedback from the general public, immediately removed the video and we appreciate your honest feedback especially leading into an important celebration like Hari Raya.

Moving forward we will continue to listen to the general public and our loyal customers. On behalf of Watsons Malaysia we humbly seek your forgiveness and deeply regret any harm that we have caused.

In the spirit of Ramadan, the holy month where everyone is seek for forgiveness and blessing, lets #MaafkanWatsons . They never means to offend anybody. Yeah right, they even had lost much many for the great marketing. :)

So peace to all!