Don’t threaten national harmony, PM reminds after Era FM uproar
Don’t threaten national harmony, PM reminds after Era FM uproar
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned that a video seemingly mocking the Thaipusam kavadi ritual could threaten unity.
In a broadcast on Facebook this evening, his senior press secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said the prime minister reminded the public not to touch on 3R (race, religion and royalty) issues as they could affect national harmony.
“The prime minister reminds all parties to avoid 3R polemics in any form of statement or action, and to prioritise mutual respect and love in the community.
“He also stressed the importance of all citizens embracing the Rukun Negara as a basis of unity that must be lived and practised, and reject efforts and actions that can disrupt national unity,” Tunku Nashrul said.
Earlier today, the three Era FM radio hosts – Nabil Ahmad, Azad Jasmin and Radin Amir Effendi Ahmad Aruani – issued a public apology, admitting their mistake and acknowledging the insensitivity of their actions.
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The clip, which included footage of the hosts chanting the phrase “Vel Vel” while laughing, was widely condemned as being disrespectful of Hindu practices.
Astro Audio took the three off the air following outrage over the video, which was shared on the station’s social media platforms, and later suspended them.
National unity minister Aaron Ago Dagang also called for the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to take action against those responsible under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
“As a diverse nation, we must instil a spirit of mutual respect without regard for religious or racial background. Actions that insult the feelings of other religious groups are unacceptable in our multiracial society.
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“Appropriate action will be taken on those who share any content that insults or demeans religions on mass media,” he said in a statement.
Separately, Anwar lashed out at the 57 MPs who abstained from voting on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2025 today.
“The prime minister has described their (abstentions) as a betrayal of efforts to reform the parliamentary institution.
“However, this is not surprising, considering that the same group had previously trampled on parliamentary democracy by blocking Dewan Rakyat sittings,” said Tunku Nashrul.
The bill, which forms the basis of the Parliamentary Services Bill 2025, was passed in the Dewan Rakyat after its second and third readings today.
Don’t threaten national harmony, PM reminds after Era FM uproar
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