According to Oriental Daily, Li claimed that the Malaysian government imposes strict curfews on its citizens, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) arrest law offenders in full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and force suspects to put on oxygen masks during the arrest, and medical professionals have no choice but to wear garbage bags when treating COVID-19 patients.



Perhaps, the most ridiculous of them all was Li's accusation that so many Malaysians have died due to the pandemic and the bodies are buried by the roadside because the government does not have the time to cremate them.



Realising his mistake five days after the episode was aired, Li took to Facebook to apologise to Malaysians, saying foreign media has twisted the news and admitting that he did not verify the information himself.



"I offer my deepest apology for causing discomfort to the Malaysian people," wrote Li.



"In the future, I will be more careful when dealing with this type of news. Thank you, Malaysian friends, for giving me a valuable lesson. I am sorry again."