Saifuddin described the apology tendered by the trio a “good thing”, Bernama reported.

“ They realised that they should not have behaved that way, but as the saying goes, the damage is done,” he was quoted as saying.

Saifuddin said since police reports had been lodged, the authorities were duty-bound to investigate the matter.

“Whether there is a basis to charge them (in court), will depend on the discretion of the deputy public prosecutor.”

He said the incident should serve as a lesson for all Malaysians to be mindful of religious sensitivities.

The three DJs, Nabil Ahmad, Azad Jasmin and Radin Amir Effendi Ahmad Aruani, sparked controversy after they were filmed mimicking the kavadi ritual, a sacred Hindu act performed during Thaipusam in devotion to Lord Muruga.

Despite issuing the apology yesterday, they were suspended along with two other staff members.

Earlier this evening, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission gave Era FM 30 days to respond to a notice, which could see its licence suspended.

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain was also reported as saying that police are finalising their investigation into the video, with the investigation paper to be submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers soon.

To date, a total of 44 police reports have been filed regarding the video.