Investigation papers on 3 Era FM radio hosts referred to AGC

Investigation papers on 3 Era FM radio hosts referred to AGC

Six people from the radio station have provided their statements.

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Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said 73 police reports had been received so far regarding the case.
PETALING JAYA:
Police today referred the investigation papers on a viral video featuring three Astro Era FM radio presenters, allegedly mocking a religious ceremony, to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC).

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain told Bernama that 73 police reports had been received so far, and the case is being investigated under Section 298 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

“As of now, no other individuals have been called in for questioning,” he said.

Yesterday, six people from the radio station provided their statements at the Bukit Aman police headquarters, with the investigation handled by the classified criminal investigation unit.

Previously, Razarudin said police checks found the video had been viewed 95,400 times and shared by 204 social media users. However, the station has since deleted the video.

Following widespread criticism, the three radio presenters issued an apology over the controversial video, which was perceived as mocking a Hindu religious dance during Thaipusam.

In response, communications minister Fahmi Fadzil directed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to conduct a thorough investigation after receiving complaints from various parties regarding the actions of the radio station staff.

Meanwhile, in a statement on March 4, Astro Audio announced that the three radio presenters had been taken off the air until further notice, pending an internal company investigation into the incident.

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