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[Watch] Malaysian With Condition That Makes Him Look Rude Goes Viral For Being The Most Polite Person Online

Malaysia Times desk Original: The Rakyat Post 8/10 13:54 X
[Watch] Malaysian With Condition That Makes Him Look Rude Goes Viral For Being The Most Polite Person Online
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A 36-year-old Malaysian man with Tourette syndrome set a goal to reach one million people through social media awareness — and the comment section suggests the internet got the message before the month ended.

From the original report

At a pasar malam somewhere in Klang Valley, a man in a black t-shirt held a drink, faced a camera, and called himself an idiot.

Chew, 36, has Tourette syndrome — a neurological condition characterised by involuntary, repetitive movements and vocalisations known as tics.

This is a brief of a report by another newsroom. The excerpt below is from the original.

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The Rakyat Post
Originally published
Aug 10, 2026
Updated here
Aug 15, 2026
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