Kuala Lumpur: Police 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) today. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain informed that 73 police reports have been received, and the case is under investigation in accordance with Section 298 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Inspector-General Razarudin mentioned that no additional individuals have been called in for questioning at this time. Recently, six individuals from the radio station appeared at Bukit Aman police headquarters to provide their statements, with the investigation being handled by Bukit Aman’s Classified Criminal Investigation Unit.

Prior to this development, Razarudin stated that the video in question had been viewed 95,400 times and shared by 204 social media users. The station has since deleted the controversial video. In the wake of widespread criticism, the three radio presenters publicly apologized for the video, which was perceived as mocking a Hindu religious dance ceremony.

In response to the incident, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil instructed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to carry out a comprehensive investigation after receiving complaints from multiple parties regarding the actions of the radio station staff.

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