Putrajaya district police chief Mohd Fadzil Ali said the investigation into the case was related to non-compliance with SOPs during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) that was in effect at the time, for not wearing face masks in public, and for negligence that may cause the spread of a dangerous disease.

The investigation was conducted under Regulation 18, Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures in Local Areas of Infection (Recovery Movement Control) Regulations (No. 3) 2021 (PU (A) 98/2021) for non-compliance with the RMCO SOP and Section 269 of the Penal Code (Act 574).

According to Fadzil, the initial investigation found that the filming of ATNM was done at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) from March 3 to March 11, under the SOP for the Creative Industry Sector – RMCO Live Event which was in force at that time.

He added the producers were required to comply with the RMCO SOP (then) which allowed for recording to take place with the presence of spectators not exceeding 50% capacity as well as to comply with the SOP related to health screening, use of face masks and physical distancing.

Fadzil said the case would be referred to the deputy public prosecutor after the investigation was completed.

The programme produced by Astro was broadcast on June 6 and received various reactions after the programme involving 50 celebrity judges showed them not wearing a face mask.