Malaysian radio hosts under police probe for mocking Hindu ritual in controversial video

[Starmix]

Authorities in Malaysia are investigating three radio hosts who mocked a Hindu ritual in a video clip. The trio’s actions were swiftly condemned by netizens and the country’s leaders, and Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said 44 police reports had been filed against them as of Wednesday (Mar 5). These three radio broadcasters from the media company Astro’s Era FM channel are to be questioned at the braidcast3ers Bukit Aman police. said. The case is being investigated, and a proper sanction will be imposed on these three broadcasters. They failed to analyze their unethical actions

This trio – Nabil Ahmad, Azad Jasmin, and Radin Amir Affendy – are seen mimicking the Kavadi ritual performed by devotees during Thaipusa. They will face further investigation on the mockery they did on the air. It was a violation of the rituals. The case is being investigated under Section 298 of the Penal Code for acts that cause disharmony, disunity, or feelings of enmity or hatred on religious grounds, as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities of services, Razarudin said.




Report Source: CNA

 

[Xtynehappy]

This is one of the mistakes that most content creators often commit in the online jobs for sure. Unfortunately the law must find its course for sure.

 

[Starmix]

It does not mean that because they work on the air they are free to say anything fraudulent, malicious, or baseless. There's freedom of speech but if defamatory no one can escape the law like these three.

 

[eLdavis]

A lot of content creators have gotten into trouble for things like this, they seriously need to be careful what they say.

 

[Augusta]

. They will face further investigation on the mockery they did on the air. It was a violation of the rituals. I don't understand this rituals?

 

[Starmix]

. They will face further investigation on the mockery they did on the air. It was a violation of the rituals. I don't understand this rituals?

It was not elaborated the rituals the Hindu. I think they are mocking the actions how a Hindu ritual is performed. I will ask Google about this. I am also intrigued, however, these three radio hosts are not in the position to question or mock a Hindu ritual. They have to respect culture and traditions everywhere as we all do diversed.