Popular UK-based Malaysian YouTuber and comedian Nigel Ng—better known as Uncle Roger, is Back in Malaysia. He took to his instagram story to share that he’s back on the mainland (just in time for lockdown) with his parents.
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He also reveals that received clearance from the Malaysian High Commission in London for his application to return. On a pre-recorded podcast uploaded on January 7th—where he recorded with UK-based comedienne Evelyn Mok, entitled Don’t Slide Into Nigel’s DMs please!—he mentioned that he wanted to return to see his parents in Malaysia and jokingly adds to be a “lockdown refugee”.
The full-time stand-up comedian from Kuala Lumpur who is based in London, England, was recently involved in a controversy when he uploaded a video of fellow YouTuber Mike Chen who had criticised and posted negative remarks about China. Nigel has since apologised and taken down the video called Uncle Roger Review Ugliest Dumpling Ever, which was a collaboration with food vlogger Chen who runs the Strictly Dumpling channel.
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In a statement Nigel apologised, saying he “wasn’t aware of (Chen)’s political thoughts and past incorrect remarks about China”. He also added that he will be more careful when making content in the future.
Nigel’s return coincides with the announcement of the second installment of the Movement Control Order in the country which will be implemented for two weeks starting Jan 13 until 26.
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