Tan Sri title: Nik Abduh says Mahathir didn't insult Nik Aziz

Family members of the late Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat have taken no offence over former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad's spontaneous remarks on the recent 'Tan Sri' title awarded to their patriarch.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Utusan Malaysia quoted one of Nik Aziz's sons, Nik Mohamad Abduh, as saying he is confident that the public did not misunderstand Mahathir's sarcastic remarks.

He said this was despite alleged attempts by cybertroopers to play up the issue.